Third 'Nekhsafa' Conference Held in Jerusalem Ahead of Tisha B'Av

The third annual 'Nekhsafa' conference took place on Wednesday evening at Heichal Shlomo in Jerusalem, just before the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av. The event began at 7:30 PM and focused on awakening spiritual yearning and longing for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple through Torah teachings, gatherings, and songs of longing. Prominent participants included Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Rabbi Yehuda Kroizer, Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, and Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Aryeh King. Later in the evening, a special gathering featured Rabbi Eyal Yakubovich, Rabbi Yehoshua Schmidt, Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, and Rabbi Shmuel Moreno. The event was accompanied by singer Biny Landau, who performed Temple-themed songs with instrumental accompaniment and melodies expressing deep yearning for the Temple. The performance during the period of Bein HaMetzarim was held under a special permit granted by Rabbi Dov Lior. Organizers emphasized that the conference aims to strengthen the public's longing for the Temple's rebuilding and provide an evening of meaningful connection and hope ahead of the Tisha B'Av fast. The public was invited to join the live broadcast and participate in an evening dedicated to love for the Temple and renewal of yearning.