Temple Mount

Hidden beneath the soil of the Temple Mount are treasures and remnants from the ancient Temple services. Years ago, a significant find—a small, round 'beka' weight inscribed with Hebrew letters—excited archaeologists.

Explore the sacred history, structure, and spiritual power of Judaism’s most enduring monument

The importance of treating this holy area with reverence and respect

From Creation to Redemption, the Temple Mount stands as the eternal heart of Jewish prayer, history, and hope

An in-depth interview with the son of Rabbi Shlomo Goren reveals that Rabbi Goren himself never broadly permitted ascending the Temple Mount. 'My father was very strict about not going up just for tourism, and certainly not to forbidden areas,' he says. 'If my father saw the broad permission inferred in his name – he would be appalled.'

Understanding Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's position on ascending the Temple Mount: Does the sanctity of the Temple remain today, and are there areas within it where entry is permitted?

The Jehoash Inscription claims to tell a story from the Book of Kings, but its authenticity remains hotly debated. Is it a relic from the Temple or a modern-day fabrication?

Rabbis explain the deep spiritual and legal reasons behind the prohibition of entering churches and monasteries — and why mosques are viewed differently in Jewish law