Daily Mitzvah, Day 149: Respecting the Temple
Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 149 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.
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Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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Rabbi Kaplan, I do not think you are wrong. In fact, you made some points that I had not thought of. It is disrespectful to waltz around the Temple Mount taking pictures like you are at the Grand Canyon or something. I think most people who go mean no harm, but I do see your point. And I thank you for speaking about backing out rather than turning around and walking out; I never thought about it but if such respect is afforded the Queen of England, how much more should it be paid to our G-d?