“And we are not rebuilding!”
Our Sages teach us that every generation in which the Beit Hamikdash is not rebuilt is tantamount to having it been destroyed in its days. It’s hard for most of us to emotionally connect to this idea. (Rabbi Weissman in "Chananya's lamentation)"
Stone Falls From Kosel Onto Plaza
Following the rare incident, the area where the stone fell was cordoned off and the incident was investigated by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation and the Antiquities Authority.
The Heritage Foundation’s engineers clarified that there are no security concerns for visitors to the Kosel and are working to seal the roof of the building and replace the bonding material. They are also conducting a comprehensive inspection of the building’s stones. [...] https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2304722/stone-falls-from-kosel-onto-plaza-during-tefillas-neitz.html
2 comments:
It could be the falling away of the old, making way for the new.
PS, your blog is smokin hot lately. Well kept up, amazing variety, honest and I can feel your heart in it. See you at B.H..
-leah
Right on Leah!! In fact Rabbi Glatstein has some Torah from the Chida that makes your idea a pozzible reality. Thanks so much for the special touch, really enjoyed it. But I won't post it until after T'B'Av, as its a combo of techias HaMikdash and consolation:-)
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