Ark, The (Temple's)

Is our connection to G-d inherent or developed through Torah? Let's explore the design of the Holy Ark to understand our relationship with G-d.

Learn about the essential role of the Holy Ark in the Beit HaMikdash and the golden faced Keruvim stationed above the ark. We also examine the competing views of Hillel and Shammai: abnegation vs. cultivation.

The Holy Ark in the Mishkan (Divine Sanctuary) had many features that contain numerous layers of meaning and symbolism.

This class is all about the Holy Ark, which contained the “Ten Commandments”, and the Cherubim that were placed on top of it. Discover some incredible details about this most sacred Jewish artifact–including what its true function was (and is!), as well a...

What did the Ark in the Holy of Holies look like? The commentaries on the Torah discuss the design of the Ark and its unusual lid upon which were two golden Cherubs.

A precise textual analysis of ch. 4, halacha 1 of Rambam's "Laws of the Chosen House" (Hilchos Beis HaBechira) considers the historical role of the Ark in the Temple as well as its location today. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 21)

Indiana Jones discovered the Ark of the Covenant. Can we uncover the valuable message in this week’s Parshah?

Here's the complex truth: although the physical Temple was destroyed, its spiritual structure lives on. Every element of that sacred building exists as a blueprint within you, waiting to be activated. From the altar that teaches us about our service to G-...

The golden ark in the Mishkan had a cover called the Kapores. Explore the opinions of Rashi and Rambam for two fascinating perspectives on our connection to Hashem: intrinsic or built through observance?