Building Synagogues On The Temple Mount Is The First Step Toward The Development Of The Third Temple

The Sanhedrin is preparing now for the building of the Third Temple. Meanwhile, Yaakov Hayman, the head of Yishai, an NGO dedicated to restoring Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, is planning to develop four synagogues, one in each corner of the Temple Mount compound. Yishai plans to submit this proposal and survey map to the Israeli government.

How could the Third Temple be constructed on a Temple Mount? Hayman explained that a synagogue is the first step toward building the Third Temple. He further said that the temple was inaugurated not just as a place for sacrifices but mainly as a house of prayer. He then quoted a verse in the book of I Kings 8:30 that says, "And hearken Thou to the supplication of Thy servant, and of Thy people Yisrael, when they shall pray toward this place; yea, hear Thou in heaven Thy dwelling-place; and when Thou hearest, forgive."

The Temple Mount is also referred to as the "Noble Sanctuary," which is situated in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is considered the holiest site in Judaism and is regarded as the place where God's divine presence is manifested more than in any other places. It is acclaimed as a holy site by Judaism, Christianity and Islam ever since. As of now, it is composed of 11 gates, 10 reserved for Muslims and one for non-Muslims, with guard posts of Israeli police near each. 

Meanwhile, Hayman said that they need to get more Jews to go up to the Temple Mount. On the other hand, the Jewish visitation is extremely limited. He further said that only 14,000 Jews were permitted to visit the Temple Mount in over the past 12 months. He added that when they have thousands of Jews going up every day, Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount will just naturally begin to happen.

The survey submitted by Hayman was rejected by the Prime Minister's office. On the other hand, Hayman still hopes and is preparing now to submit the survey once again. The rabbis have shown their support for the construction of the synagogue as of these times. Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, former Sephardi Chief rabbi of Israel and his son, Safed's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, called for the construction of a synagogue on the Temple Mount and working on toward their aims, according to Breaking Israel News.

It is foretold that the Jews will plan to build a tent temple like the Tabernacle of Moses. This temple will be temporarily put up and revive the sacrifices. Once this has started building, they would build the permanent structure around.