The Three Weeks is a time when we mourn the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash - the Holy Temple. The Lubavitcher Rebbe encouraged the study of the laws of the construction of the Beis Hamikdash during this time. Not only does this enhance our appreciation of what we have lost, it strengthens our yearning for the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdash with the coming of Moshiach, The Midrash teaches that by studying the laws of the design of the Beis Hamikdash, it is considered as though we are actively engaged in rebuilding it:
While in exile in Bavel after the destruction of the first Beis Hamikdash, Hashem told the prophet Yechezkel to teach the Jewish people the details of the design of the Beis Hamikdash. Yechezkel challenged Hashem, “how are they capable of making the Beis Hamikdash while they are in exile? First let them leave their exile and then I will tell them!”
Hashem responded “just because My children are in exile should the construction of My home be neglected?... Let them involve themselves in learning about the structure of the Beis Hamikdash in Torah, and I will consider it as though they are involved in building the Beis Hamikdash.”
Hashem responded “just because My children are in exile should the construction of My home be neglected?... Let them involve themselves in learning about the structure of the Beis Hamikdash in Torah, and I will consider it as though they are involved in building the Beis Hamikdash.”
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