Re'eh Weekly Portion, Temple's location בית הבחירה -ראה , Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, 5786 לקו״ש חי״ט ב׳

Why does the Torah speak again and again about “the place” G-d will choose, yet leave us with a deeper question about what makes that place holy? Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz takes us inside Re'eh Weekly Portion 5786, בית הבחירה - ראה, through Likutei Sichos, Volume 19, Re'eh (Sicha 2). This powerful Torah study explores the Beis HaMikdash, the Temple’s chosen location, and one striking question: Is the Beis HaMikdash holy simply because Hashem chose it, or do the Jewish people and their service add something to its holiness? Chabad.org’s overview of Likutei Sichos Vol. 19, Re'eh 2 The Torah tells us to seek “the place which the LORD your God shall choose” and bring our offerings there. But why does that choice matter so much? Why can holy service not take place wherever we choose? And what does G-d’s choice teach us about the bond between Hashem, the Jewish people, Jerusalem, and the בית הבחירה? Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz makes this deep teaching from Rebbe Schneerson and Likutei Sichos clear, direct, and relevant. The lesson opens a much bigger idea: G-d chooses the place, yet our actions matter. Holiness is not only something we study. It changes how we live, pray, serve G-d, and build a