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The Temple Institute

An exhibit of artifacts which have not been on display for 2000 years are on display at the Temple Institute. Temple vessels which have all been reconstructed in strict accordance to descriptions found in the Bible, the Mishna, the Talmud and in the writings of the RAMBAM and other esteemed scholars are on display. Created by master craftsmen, the Temple vessels are made of gold, silver and copper.
The Torah describes 93 different Temple vessels, of which 70 have been reconstructed. They are accompanied by original oil paintings depicting daily life in the Temple.

The Temple Institute recreates all the Temple vessels and priestly garments by researching the Halacha and Midrash. The exhibits in the "Temple Vessel Display" have been designed by leading Israeli artists to precisely match Halachaic standards and demands.

From the Exhibition: A 12-spigot kettle or basin (Known as Dadin in Halachaic language) used by the priests to sanctify their hands and feet.
From the Exhibition: The golden alter and the Table for the Showbread made of gold-plated acacia wood and of course the Ark of the Covenant which was made of three layers of casings – gold, wood and gold assembled together, the golden covering and the two cherubs above.
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