By Free Republic | Created at 2024-10-27 10:43:46 | Updated at 2024-10-27 13:21:14
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Historic Ark Replica Makes Its Jerusalem Debut During Sukkot Festival
Israel 365 ^ | 10/24/24
Posted on 10/27/2024 3:34:44 AM PDT by EBH
In a remarkable fusion of ancient tradition and modern craftsmanship, a meticulously constructed replica of the biblical Ark of the Covenant was showcased in Jerusalem during the Sukkot holiday. The display, which took place at the prestigious King David Hotel, featured the golden vessel housing a Holocaust-surviving Torah scroll from Thessaloniki, Greece.
The ambitious project, spanning three and a half years, involved 17 volunteers across multiple countries who adhered strictly to Torah specifications. The replica’s construction required approximately three tons of Egyptian Acacia wood and was adorned with high-purity gold measuring 23.75 carats – the same grade used in ancient Egyptian royal artifacts.
The project’s chief architect, identified as Jake, emphasized that creating the replica involved more than simply following biblical instructions. “It was really a deep process of discovery and a mystery,” he explained, noting that the team had to conduct extensive research to fill in gaps not addressed in the original Torah specifications.
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Future Plans and Significance
The replica has already traveled to several significant locations, including Shiloh, the ancient site of the Tabernacle, and has even made an appearance at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Its creators hope to continue its journey, possibly including visits to military camps, though specific long-term plans remain under discussion.
Lewis Topper, the project’s principal financier, views the replica as more than just a historical reproduction. “It was a project designed to bring peace to the world and to bring victory to the Land of Israel, and to bring peace and kindness to America again,” he stated.
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TOPICS: History; Religion
KEYWORDS: ark; covenant; theark
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The replica has already traveled to several significant locations, including Shiloh, the ancient site of the Tabernacle, and has even made an appearance at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
When did this happen? Did this happen when Netanyahu visited Mar-a-lago this summer? Why would this not be reported? Netanyahu was in DC as well, was this replica there too?
1 posted on 10/27/2024 3:34:44 AM PDT by EBH
To: EBH
Full-Dress Kohen Sighted on Temple Mount
https://israel365news.com/397180/full-dress-kohen-sighted-on-temple-mount/
The Temple Institute announced a remarkable development that brought Israel one step closer to the Third Temple. For the first time since the Temple stood in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, a kohen (male descendant of Biblical Aaron the High Priest) ascended to the Temple Mount wearing the Biblically mandated Kohanic garments. While on the mount, the Kohen joined in a prayer quorum and gave the priestly blessing to those gathered.
The Temple Institute prepared the garments in preparation for the return of the Temple service.
This impressive feat was accomplished despite the numerous extra-legal restrictions placed on Jews at the site. There is no law preventing Jews from praying on the Temple Mount, and the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Jewish prayer several times. Jews do pray at the site in inconspicuous manners and out of sight from the Arabs, but the police frequently prevent this from happening. On Tuesday, Jews prayed freely in minyanim (quorums of ten).
On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, a group of Jews smuggled shofarot (ritual rams’ horns) onto the Temple Mount and, despite police efforts to stop them, blew all of the requisite shofar blasts for the holiday. Jews have recently begun performing the commandment of prostrating themselves on the stones of the Temple. In June, a Jewish man wore tefillin (phylacteries) at the site.
In August, the Biden State Department issued a statement condemning Jewish prayer at the site.
2 posted on 10/27/2024 3:40:27 AM PDT by EBH (America Blackmailed, The True Story of the World War...Coming Soon (1/21-))
To: EBH
Something BIG Just Happened On The Temple Mount!!!
https://youtu.be/8iWDVSBoCTs?si=01JExeCDgYyNlaOo
A Fully-Dressed Kohen (descendant of Aaron - yes a priest) was Sighted on Temple Mount and that sighting was real!!! The most extraordinary part ofd this story isn’t what actually happened, it’s what DID NOT Happen!!! This is a BIG Deal!!!
James Kaddis
3 posted on 10/27/2024 3:43:29 AM PDT by EBH (America Blackmailed, The True Story of the World War...Coming Soon (1/21-))
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