Mount Moriah, also referred to as the Temple Mount. This is the site that G-d selected for the establishment of the Holy Temple. According to tradition, the creation of the world began in this spot. Adam - the first man - was also created here and later brought his offering in this same location. It was here on Mount Moriah that our forefather Abraham * was commanded by G-d to bind his son Isaac *. A generation later, Jacob * perceived the Holy Temple in a dream. From the very moment that Abraham called this place Hashem Yireh (lit., "G-d will See"), this spot was designated as a place for serving G-d.  Continue
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