Nearly 69,000 Jews Ascended Temple Mount in Past Year, Setting New Record
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
A record 68,944 Jews ascended the Temple Mount in Jerusalem during the past Jewish year, 5786, despite 134 days of closures. The organization "Be'adainu" reported the increase and highlighted the site's growing significance for personal celebrations.
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- Record 68,944 Jews visited the Temple Mount in the past Jewish year.
- Visits increased despite 134 days of closures for religious and security reasons.
- Tishrei was the busiest month, and Tisha B'Av was the busiest day.
- 217 couples and 45 children celebrated significant life events on the mount.
- Police arrested 419 people for disturbances and issued 127 bans.
In the past Jewish year, 5786, a record-breaking 68,944 Jews ascended the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, according to data released by the organization "Be'adainu - Return to the Temple Mount." This figure represents an increase of approximately 500 visitors compared to the previous year.
The organization noted that this record was achieved despite significant restrictions, with the site closed to Jewish visitors for 134 days due to Shabbat, Muslim holidays, and security concerns, particularly following the "Lion's Roar" operation and related incidents.
The busiest month was Tishrei, with 12,778 visitors, and the peak day was the fast of Tisha B'Av, which saw 4,288 people ascend the mount.
The statistics also highlighted an increase in personal and family celebrations, with 217 couples visiting during their "wedding year" and 45 children celebrating bar or bat mitzvahs on the mount.
During the year, police arrested 419 individuals for disturbing the peace and issued administrative bans to 127 others. "Be'adainu" stated that the year demonstrated the public's strong connection to the Temple Mount and expressed their commitment to working towards the removal of restrictions and ensuring full, free access.
