13 August 2020
As the Temple Movement mobilises more strongly than ever to built a Temple at Masjid al-Aqsa, according to a report on the Jewish Standard, children are being warmed to their ideas through play.
This comes through the release of the “Holy Temple” Lego kit from jBrick.com, which makes Jewish-themed building kits with real Lego components. Other kits the company had developed have included menorahs, a seder plate, a bar mitzvah boy reading from the Torah, and a mini-figure of Moshe Dayan.
According to the report, the ‘Holy Temple’ kit breaks new ground in jBrick complexity and price. It features 1305 bricks and instructions for building a model of the Temple according to religious interpretation. It costs $613.
For a further $770, you can buy a 1470-piece kit that models the Temple Mount and its underground tunnels, with space to place your Holy Temple model.
This is not the first time that the concept of the Temple has entered the world of Lego. In the summer of 2018, Rabbis Kalman Worch and Ruven Benshmuel presented a 12 000 brick model at Chicago Brickworld convention, which drew 10 000 Lego fans. Their version was almost three feet tall and three feet wide.
The introduction of Lego kits like the “Holy Temple” from jBrick.com reflects a broader trend where Lego is used not just for play but also as a tool for cultural and educational expression. Beyond religious themes, Lego has been embraced worldwide for its versatility in fostering creativity and education.
Institutions often host LEGO Workshops, integrating these iconic bricks into learning environments to stimulate imagination and critical thinking. Whether held in museums, libraries, or other cultural venues, LEGO workshops engage participants in hands-on activities that promote problem-solving skills and collaborative learning.
These workshops offer participants a unique opportunity to explore historical and architectural concepts through building with LEGO bricks. They can recreate ancient landmarks, modern structures, or imaginative worlds, blending education with entertainment. The appeal lies not only in constructing models but also in the process of conceptualizing designs and overcoming construction challenges.
“This impressive scale was noticed by the attendees,” a Chabad website, http://collive.com, noted, “many of whom had little or no exposure to the concept of the Third Temple.”
ADAPTED FROM: Jewish Standard
