The Temple Institute: In-Depth Temple Study: The WomenÕs Court
 
The WomenÕs Court

The WomenÕs Court was the most eastern court in the Mikdash. This court was erected during the time of King Yehoshafat and was also called the "outer court" or the "new court." It was called the "WomenÕs Court" because it was generally used as a gathering place for women. During the Second Temple period, a balcony was built around the WomenÕs Court to accommodate those women who wished to be present during the "Festival of the Water Libation" celebrations during Sukkot. 
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