Ascending to Holiness:

Har HaBayit & the Beit HaMikdash

Spend a day immersed in the world of the Beit HaMikdash — preparing for Har HaBayit, walking the ancient road of the Olei Regel, ascending the Mount itself, and seeing the preparations being made for the future Mikdash.

Mikvah & Preparation for Har HaBayit:
Begin with the proper physical and spiritual preparation for ascending Har HaBayit, including mikvah and a guided session covering the halachot, history, and meaning of the Mount.

Har HaBayit — Guided Aliyah & Tefillah:
The heart of the day. Ascend Har HaBayit (Temple Mount) with a knowledgeable guide, walk the permitted areas, understand where the Beit HaMikdash stood, and take time for tefillah in the place of the Shechina.

Oleh Regel Road (Pilgrimage Road):
Walk the ancient road used by Jews making their way toward the Beit HaMikdash nearly 2,000 years ago and relive Aliyah L’Regel.

Machon HaMikdash (Temple Institute):
See vessels and garments created according to the laws of the Beit HaMikdash and learn about the preparations taking place today for the future Mikdash and Geulah.

Swap-Out Options

Temple Mount Sifting Project:
Sift through earth from Har HaBayit and search for ancient coins, pottery, and artifacts from thousands of years of Jewish history.

Kohen Training Farm:
Visit a unique training center where Kohanim prepare for future service in the Beit HaMikdash. See a full-size Mizbeach and learn how the Avodah is practiced.

“We had an amazing day!! Kids were entranced with Arky and he made history come alive while engaging the kids. He is very knowledgeable and shared his wealth of information in his captivating style. All our kids of varying ages had a fabulous time – he balanced fun with appropriate weight of the sights we were viewing – we look forward to spending time with Arky again!” – Shifi Bloom