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Just What Jerusalem Needs? A New Temple Model

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01/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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02/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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03/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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04/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
Just What Jerusalem Needs A New Temple Model117453
05/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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06/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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07/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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08/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
Just What Jerusalem Needs A New Temple Model117469
09/10
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today. The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world. Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.
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The 'Second Temple' model is hauled up 7 stories above the Western Wall plaza to the roof of the Aish building overlooking the Temple Mount. The designer, Michael Osnis, and assistants lower the Holy

A new 1200kg model of the Second Temple was hauled up to the roof of a building overlooking the Western Wall today.

The model, designed and made according to the specifications of the Mishna by engineer Michael Osnis, will be the centerpiece of a new museum hosted by Aish International, a Jewish outreach organization with 31 branches all over the world.

Director Ephraim Shore explains that the model will emphasize the Jewish connection with Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.

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Turi

Great story! And what an absurd idea...

judyinjerusalem

Thanks--it was quite a sight to see!
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judyinjerusalem

Thanks! It was quite a sight to see...

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Elcid_Asaei

Nice work Judy... keep them coming! :-)

koljko

great story!