The Beit Midrash for Advanced Studies of the Temple Institute (“Beit HaBechira”) continues in the footsteps of the Chafetz Chaim and Rav Yitzchak HaCohen Kook, who encouraged the study of laws relating to the Temple and its precincts, in anticipation of its rebuilding speedily in our times.The Beit Midrash was established in Yishuv Carmei Tsur, with the aim of building up a place of Torah MiTzion learning and strengthening the Yishuv which is situated in the heart of Arab villages between Kirat Arba and Gush Etzion.Avreichim from all over the area study in the Beit Midrash, from Beitar Illit to Kiryat Arba.The Beit Midrash is headed by Rav Tzvi Shalva and its teaching corps include Rav Zalman Menachem Koren, Rav Yitzchak Levi and Rav Meir Spiegelman.The Beit Midrash publishes Mikdash-related books and a semi-annual journal “Ma’alin BaKodesh” which has been in print for over twenty