Artists of the Third Temple

Artists of the Third Temple is a creative and educational initiative, the public project of The National Program for Building the Third Temple. It brings together artists, craftspeople, artisans, educators, researchers and visionaries, and is engaged in the practical preparation for the building of the Third Temple in Jerusalem: architectural models, art, fine craftsmanship, Torah research and education.

The initiative works out of love for the people of Israel, for Jerusalem and for the Holy Temple, seeking to bring hearts closer to the vision of the Temple and to make it tangible, accessible and inspiring.

We believe that when a person sees the beauty of the Temple with their own eyes, learns its details and connects to its spiritual meaning, the vision ceases to be a distant idea and becomes part of their inner world.

Creating a vision. Awakening hearts. Preparing the way.

Who We Are

The work of Artists of the Third Temple focuses on making the Temple tangible through:

Architectural models — detailed full-scale and
scale models, including the Third Temple model at Mini Israel
Art — original works inspired by the Temple,
its vessels and its ornamentation
Research — Torah and architectural study of the
Temple structure and its crafts
Film and educational content — productions that
make the Temple accessible to wide audiences
Books and booklets — written material on the
Temple and the preparations for its building
Exhibitions and lectures — encounters with
diverse audiences across Israel

Our work joins the world of the spirit with the world of action —
the study of the sources with hands-on creation.

Our Vision

We strive to create a movement of creativity and inspiration around the Holy Temple.

Just as the people of Israel prepared for the building of the Temple in the days of King David – through preparation, planning and the gathering of resources – so too in our generation, every person can take part in preparing hearts, deepening study and spreading the vision.

We are not merely building models or creating objects of art. We seek to build a bridge between our people’s ancient longing and the reality of our day, and to give our generation a tangible way to connect to the vision of redemption.

הפרויקטים שלנו

Cladding the Sanctuary Walls

Research and original Jewish art that recreates the splendor of the Sanctuary walls, based on the sources of the Sages and Temple commentaries.

The Third Temple at Mini Israel

A detailed architectural model of the Third Temple at Mini Israel – years of research, planning and craftsmanship that make the Temple tangible. Plan your visit.

The Sanctuary Doors

Torah research, architectural planning and fine craftsmanship toward the doors of the Third Temple Sanctuary – the gateway to the holiest place on earth.

The Ark of the Testimony – Wood, Thought and Soul

A handmade model of the Ark and the Cherubim: two months of Torah study, carpentry and carving in Lebanon cedar and Israeli olive wood. The full story.

Weaving the Parochet for the Holy of Holies

A dedicated loom, hand-dyed wool and traditional weaving: a devoted group of women is weaving the full-scale Parochet for the Holy of Holies. Read the story.

The Devir Wall, the Holy of Holies Entrance and the Parochet

On 1 Nisan 5786 a new phase began: building the Devir wall, the entrance to the Holy of Holies and its hand-carved pillars – alongside full-scale weaving of the Parochet.

Be Partners

Every great creation begins with people who believe in it.

We are deeply grateful to all the partners, supporters and friends who have accompanied us along the way.

Thanks to you, models have been built, books have been written, exhibitions have been produced and new doors have been opened.

We invite you, too, to join the journey – in study, in outreach, in creation and in support.

Together we will keep developing the projects, widening the circles of influence and lighting up more hearts with the vision of the Temple.

Be Partners in Preparing for the Building of the Third Temple

Together, Turning Vision into Action Behind every carved beam, every thread of wool woven into the Parochet, every door that is built and every project of the Artists of the Third Temple stand dear people who chose to become partners. People who understand that preparation is not only thought or speech. Preparation is also action. Over recent years, with God’s kindness, we have been privileged to advance a series of unique projects:

The Third Temple model at Mini Israel.
Full-scale Sanctuary doors.
Cladding the Sanctuary walls.
The Ark of the Covenant and the Cherubim.
Weaving the Parochet for the Holy of Holies.
Building the Devir wall and the entrance to the Holy of Holies.
Research, study and the training of artisans in the crafts of the Temple.

All of these are built with great toil, out of love for the Temple and out of the belief that practical preparation is part of awaiting the redemption.

What Will Your Donation Support?

Your contributions help fund:

Wood and raw materials.
Wool, threads and weaving equipment for the Parochet project.
Tools and carpentry supplies.
Planning, research and model development.
Building architectural elements of the Temple.
Courses, workshops and the training of a new generation of Temple artisans.
Transporting, storing and presenting the projects to the public.

Every Partner Adds Another Layer

Our Sages taught that whoever takes part in building something sacred becomes part of it.

We do not know how, or in what manner, the Holy Temple will be built – but we know one thing:

We must do what is within our power.
To learn.
To prepare.
And to act.

Every donation, small or large, joins a deed far greater than the sum itself.
It becomes part of a beam, part of a Parochet, part of a door – part of a vision steadily being built.