[RBS] Fw: The Building of Solomon's Temple - 11.04.09

[Harry greenspan]

This is very timely! It's just what Rav Malinowitz will be studying on Shabbos ,7:25 AM,at Beis Tefillah--What a "coincidence" ! 

--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Jewish Treats <jewishtreats at njop.org> wrote:

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Subject: The Building of Solomon's Temple - 11.04.09
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Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 11:05 AM





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November 4, 2009 - 17 Cheshvan 5770 






















Today's Fact




The Building of Solomon's Temple



The 17th of Cheshvan marks the day on which King Solomon declared the work on the Holy Temple (Beit Hamikdash) to be complete.  By then, Solomon had been king for eleven years, and the Kingdom of Israel was a well-established, glorious empire with vast territory and strong alliances. 



The Temple was an impressive structure on which Solomon spent massive amounts of money. Building it took seven years of quarrying stone, transporting cedars and meticulous workmanship.  The building was approximately 180 feet long, 90 feet wide, and 50 feet high (although at it's highest point it was close to 207 feet). The labor was performed by almost the entire nation, as Solomon commandeered a work force of 30,000 men (who rotated in tri-monthly shifts of 10,000 men sent north to Lebanon to harvest the cedars), 70,000 laborers and 80,000 stonecutters. These workers were in addition to the 3,300 men overseeing the construction (I Kings 5:27-30).



While the Temple was made of immense stones and soaring logs of cedar, metal work of all kind was also necessary. Gold, silver, bronze and other metals accented the beauty of the Temple, elevating the building aesthetically and creating an awe-inspiring structure. Additionally, exquisite cloths were manufactured by the women of Israel that served as coverings and curtains in the Temple.



The building was completed on the 17th of Cheshvan, but was not consecrated for nearly one year (in Tishrei, 11 months later) while King Solomon awaited the completion of the many special Temple vessels necessary for the Divine service. Finally, when all was gathered, he had the priests bring the Holy Ark to Jerusalem to the Temple. 
















Today's Action





More Than Mazal Tov



When friends or relatives are making a simcha (special occassion such as a brit milah, bar/bat mitzvah or a wedding), do more than just offer your congratulations. Try and find a way to help them prepare, even if it's simply lending an ear or taking them out for a stress-free cup of coffee.
















The Morning Blessings




 Blessing #4: For Women


 
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings are recited to express our thanks to God for all the things that we, as healthy human beings, are capable of doing.



Ba'ruch Ah'tah Ah'doh'nai Eh'lo'hay'nu Melech ha'o'lam sheh'ah'sanee kir'tzo'no.



Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has made me according to His will.



This is a blessing said only by women. Women, according to traditional Judaism, are not obligated in as many mitzvot as men are because they are too often involved in life events that would prevent them from fulfilling the obligations at specified times. Imagine a mother with a nursing baby trying to get to synagogue in the morning. This blessing helps women understand that while they may not have the responsibilities of ritual life that men do, their roles are of equal importance!


 
--Translation reproduced with permission from The Koren Sacks Siddur, 

© Koren Publishers Jerusalem Ltd. 





















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