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Vessels for the Third Temple
Undoubtedly, many have heard of the Temple Mount Institute that is preparing the necessary implements for the Third Temple.Their goal is to fulfill the Biblical mitzvah of building a dwelling place for Hashem on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Many of the vessels include the menorah, silver trumpets, and the priestly robes. After many years of research they are currently in the process of creating the garments of the Hight Priest. More about their efforts can be found here.
With all the wonderful articles of gold, silver, copper, etc that often catch the eye of the beholder, the simple vessels made of wood often get overlooked. Is it not true that often the most simple of vessels contains the most precious treasure? The same may be said of the vessels of the Third Temple. One of the most significant and important vessels for the Temple service was the harp. It was with the musical harp that the 4,000 Levitical singers would play the music in the Temple (other instruments were used as well such as the shofar, silver trumpet, and cymbals).
With all these preparations for the Temple, Micah Harrari and his wife Shoshanna are firmly devoted to the sacred task of making the wooden harps for the next group of Levites to play. The Harraris have been making these style harps for over 25 years. Their designs are based upon archaeological evidence found from sources such as a cave in Megiddo upon which is inscribed a picture known as the Megiddo Harpist. Another design the Harraris use is based upon a coin from the era of the Bar Kochba rebellion which has a harp on one side of the coin. Other remaining information comes from the Talmud which notes the number of strings on the harps as well as the number of Levites in the Temple playing these instruments. All their instruments are hand made to exacting specifications based upon as much archaeological and historical information as possible.
Recently Arutz Sheva interviewed Micah Harrari; the information in this blog was derived from that interview. For those interested further on this subject the interview can be read here and the main page for Harrari Harps here.
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Visitor Feedback:
Dear Brian,
Several years ago, met a couple who were turned on to very thing about Israel, Judaism and they gave us website for the Harraris. We purchased a window harp and the couple went to Israel and visited Harraris and purchased a harp. I must say their work is a work of art and with much love.
We have a video tape, much of what you see on Arutz Sheva article. If anyone chooses to purchase anything from them, you will not be disappointed.
Jim & Wilma Moore
James Moore | July 23, 2008 10:21 PM
"With all the wonderful articles of gold, silver, copper, etc that often catch the eye of the beholder, the simple vessels made of wood often get overlooked. Is it not true that often the most simple of vessels contains the most precious treasure?"
This makes me think of a movie scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He has to choose which cup is the cup of Christ...and incidentally it is the plain-looking wooden cup as opposed to the jeweled, ornamental gold cups. In this movie, the most simple vessel does contain the most precious treasure.
Amy | July 24, 2008 8:40 AM
Can you imagine the sound that was created with the harp, 4000 Levitical singers, shofar, etc.? Great article.
Taylor | July 24, 2008 4:13 PM
Wow, I took a look at the harps and they're simply gorgeous! I imagine it must be such a humbling experience to sit and play the same type of harp (nevel) that David played. I look forward to the Temple with Yeshua as High Priest and the wonderful sound of harps adorning the worship with the sweetest-sounding praise.
Ken | July 30, 2008 12:14 PM