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Rambam - Hilchot Beit Habechirah 7:23b
The Laws of God's Chosen House
After reaching the Tenth Stages of Holiness designed to enhance our reverence and awe for Hashem's "Chosen Home," we took it up into the next level.
Then it became apparent that the highly restricted access to the space higher than the Holy of Holies wasn't indicative of a higher holiness after all!
We now return to the lower level inside the Sanctuary proper, but this time it's for reparative purposes. Although this entry is purely technical, some restrictions still apply.
We now focus on Qualifying Craftspeople; who best "Makes the Grade," is it going to be Priest Perfect, at least a Member of the Tribe, or will we have to settle for a Commoner?
Regardless of the result, clearly, limitations loosened doesn't equal restrictions rescinded. After all, we are dealing with a space that's sacred in its own right!
Rambam - Hilchot Beit Habechirah 8:11c
The Laws of God's Chosen House
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HOLDING PATTERN FOR FRIDAY NIGHT. MINDING TIME & SPACE
In past Episodes, we discussed the pre-dawn Priestly Guard Duty Sweep around the Azara (Beit HaMikdash Courtyard) perimeter. Torch-led groups set off in opposite...
Published 07/25/23
Rambam - Hilchot Beit Habechirah 8:11c
The Laws of God's Chosen House
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COMPLETING THE WATCH BY A GREETING AND PROMPT TO BAKE
In the immediate past Episode, we learnt how the nocturnal Priestly Guard Duty to Mind the Mikdash was completed by a circular sweep around the Azara (Beit HaMikdash...
Published 07/24/23