# The Nine Days: Meaning, History, and the Purpose of the Beis Hamikdash

From **Classes on the Parsha - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow** by R Chaim Wolosow.

- **Published:** Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:50:14 +0000
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This class explores the customs and deeper significance of the Nine Days, tracing the history from the Mishkan to the Beis Hamikdash. It discusses why a physical sanctuary is essential, how exile shapes our mindset, and what redemption will mean for manifesting G-d's presence.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_month/011_tamuz/017-009_av_2