The Beit Hamikdash

The study of the Beit Hamikdash, the Temple's structure is of eternal significance. "And you shall make Me a Sanctuary". We are commanded to construct a House for G-d, a Temple, for sacrifices to be offered within. Until Moshiach comes we can only fulfill that directive by studying about it.

The following three elements are essential when building the Temple:
a.The Sanctuary.
b. The Holy of Holies and
c. An Entrance Hall, preceding the Sanctuary.

And the following are the utensils that are required for the Sanctuary:
1. An alter for the sacrifices.
2. A ramp to ascend to the Altar. (No steps were used)
3. A wash basin with a pedestal where the priests would sanctify their hands and feet for the Temple service.
4. The altar for the incense offering.
5. The Menorah, and
6. The Table, for the showbread.

The Alter for the incenses, the Menorah and the Table were placed within the Temple right before the Holy of Holies.

Within the Temple, we must build chambers for the various necessities of the Sanctuary.
When we build the Temple we must use stones. We must not split the stones used for the building on the Temple Mount. Rather, we must split and chisel them outside and afterwards bring them in.

Everyone is obligated to build and to assist both personally and financially, both men and women. Nevertheless, school children are not to be interrupted from their Torah studies.