Temple Bet HaMikdash (Second Temple)

Temple Bet HaMikdash, or the Second Temple, was a significant religious structure built in Jerusalem around 516 BCE, following the Jewish people's return from Babylonian exile. It succeeded Solomon's First Temple and served as the center of Jewish worship, where sacrifices and rituals were performed. The Second Temple underwent significant renovations by King Herod in the 1st century BCE, greatly enhancing its grandeur. It stood until 70 CE when it was destroyed by the Romans. The Temple is central to Jewish history, identity, and religious practice, and remains a symbol of faith and longing for the Jewish people.