The Temple Institute: In-Depth Temple Study: The Place of the Hearth The Four Chambers: The Chamber of the Showbread Makers
 
The Place of the Hearth: The Four Chambers: The Chamber of the Showbread Makers

The Chamber of the Showbread Makers was located in the southeast corner of the Place of the Hearth, on sanctified ground. In this chamber, the Showbread loaves were baked, two loaves at a time. The baking of the Showbread cannot be performed on Shabbat and was done on Friday. It was performed by a priestly family called Garmo. This was the only family who knew the secret of how to prepare the Showbread. (Sources: Midot: 1:6. Menahot: 11:2). 

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