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Levitical Choir Sings New, Ancient Psalms in Preparation for Rebuilt Temple

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JERUSALEM, Israel – A unique Jewish choir sang psalms in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter during Passover to draw people closer to God. The choir, singing in Jerusalem’s Old City, is looking forward to the day when the Jewish Temple will be rebuilt. The Levitical choir is part of the Temple Institute in Jerusalem, which focuses on establishing … Read more

Iran Signals Escalated Fighting in North as State Dept Urges Ramadan 'Religious Freedom' on Temple Mount

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JERUSALEM, Israel – Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel intensified Thursday with fears of a wider war in the near future. That conflict may include Iranian-backed forces in Syria and Iraq.  The Syrian government accused Israel of major attacks in and around Damascus Wednesday. One building reportedly served as the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in … Read more

Rare Byzantine-Era Discovery Points to Early Church Built on Temple Mount Before Muslim Invasion

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The recent discovery of two Byzantine-era coin weights is pointing to the possibility of a Christian presence on the Temple Mount before the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in the seventh century, according to an archeological research journal.  The Temple Mount Sifting Project announced last week the discovery of two unique Byzantine coin weights, both of … Read more

Saffron flags hoisted on churches in Madhya Pradesh ahead of Ram temple ceremony

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Saffron flags hoisted on churches in Madhya Pradesh ahead of Ram temple ceremony. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/WEIRD IN LIFE) Several incidents of religious intimidation were reported on the evening of the “Pran Pratistha” ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. On January 21, a group of Hindu activists climbed onto the roofs of four … Read more

Dissent among religious leaders over VHP role in Ram Temple consecration and inauguration by PM Modi

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(Photo: Unsplash) In a striking turn of events, influential religious leaders have openly criticised the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) for its role in managing the ‘Pran Pratistha’ (consecration) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Simultaneously, concerns have been raised about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned inauguration of the ‘semi-constructed’ temple, with allegations of political motivations. … Read more

On Mourning Day of Tisha B' Av, Ben-Gvir Among More Than 1,700 Jews Visiting Temple Mount

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JERUSALEM, Israel – Jews in Israel and around the world commemorated a day of mourning Thursday known as Tisha B’ Av (the 9th day of the month of Av on the Jewish calendar) – a date when some of the worst tragedies ever to befall the Jewish people occurred, including the fall of the First Temple, the … Read more