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Jewish Ascents to Temple Mount Reach Record High Despite Closures
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By Israel National News
First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago
What happened
A record 68,944 Jews visited the Temple Mount in Hebrew year 5786, despite 134 days of closures for security and religious reasons. The Beyadenu organization reported increased personal celebrations like weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs at the site.
- 01Nearly 69,000 Jews visited the Temple Mount in Hebrew year 5786, a new record.
- 02The site was closed to Jewish visitors for 134 days due to security and holidays.
- 03Tishrei was the busiest month, and Tisha B'Av was the busiest day.
- 04There was a notable increase in wedding and bar/bat mitzvah celebrations at the site.
- 05Over 400 detentions and arrests occurred related to the Temple Mount during the year.
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