View pictures of the installation of the R. S. Zarnegin & Family Temple Replica on the rooftop of the Aish HaTorah Dan Family of Canada building at the Western Wall
The 1.2 ton heavy replica was lifted from the Western Wall Plaza to the rooftop in 2 parts.
It sits on a metal frame which will be covered with Jerusalem stone.
Underneath you see the electrical box that steers a hydraulic system that raises the sanctuary building at the heart of the Temple to offer a view of the contents of the Holy of Holies within, including the Menorah, the Table, the Inner Altar, and the Ark of the Covenant.
The second part is lifted up.....
....and installed onto the elevator mechanism.
Done!
The Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Hillel Weinberg spoke at this special occasion.
Next spoke the artist Mr. Michael Osnis who explained the background of the model and many more details. It was build on a scale of 1:60 and took him one year to create.
Rabbi Ephraim Shore addresses members of the the press that came for this event, including AP, Reuters, BBC, AFP, Maariv, Jerusalem Post and Israel National TV (see video: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/132752)
Visitors already came and were amazed, impressed and inspired by this special replica.
The details are stunning. Come take a look inside!
Overall view
The 15 steps leading up to Shaar Nikanor
The outer Altar
Entry door to the Sanctuary.
Beautiful artwork in real gold
Notice the Heichal being lifted to see the Menora, Holy ark and other items inside.
North side
(For more pictures at the workshop, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Aish.Pics/TempleModel)
Water drawing
North wall
East entrance to courtyard
inside view.
South wall
We invite all of you to come and visit.
With thanks to our donor Mr. R. S. Zargenin and Family.
To protect the replica for the elements, we have installed a glass shield over it.
