MNG: Bring Moshiach via Silver for the Sanhedrin, details here.
- Honorable Rabbi Yosef Edery
- Jun 3
- 5 min read
🕍 Historical Foundations: Contributions to Sacred Structures
📜 Moses and the Tabernacle

In the wilderness, Moses called upon the Israelites to contribute materials for the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). As described in Exodus 35, the people responded with generosity, offering gold, silver, bronze, and other materials:
"Everyone who was willing and whose heart moved them came and brought an offering to the Lord for the work on the tent of meeting..."
This collective effort exemplified the unity and dedication of the Israelites in creating a dwelling place for the Divine.
👑 King David's Preparations for the First Temple

Although King David was not permitted to build the Temple himself, he made extensive preparations for its construction by his son Solomon. He gathered vast quantities of materials and organized the workforce:
"David also provided great stores of iron for nails for the doors of the gates and for clamps, as well as bronze in quantities beyond weighing, and cedar logs without number..."
David's dedication set a precedent for communal involvement in sacred projects.

💰 The Machatzit HaShekel: A Timeless Mitzvah

The Machatzit HaShekel was a half-shekel contribution required from every Israelite male, serving as a means to fund communal offerings and the maintenance of the Temple. This practice fostered a sense of collective responsibility and unity among the people.
Today, this mitzvah can be actualized through initiatives like TempleCoin.org, allowing individuals worldwide to participate in the restoration of our sacred institutions.
🌐 TempleCoin.org: Bridging the Spiritual and Material

TempleCoin.org offers a platform for individuals to contribute to the Sanhedrin Initiative and the future rebuilding of the Temple. By donating silver coins, participants are directly supporting the infrastructure necessary for these sacred endeavors.
As Mr. Joseph Hannes of Temple Coin highlighted, the impact of collective contributions is substantial:
"For example: 1,000,000 TempleCoins are already 8,000 kg, aka 8 tons of silver..."
This tangible accumulation of resources mirrors the efforts of our ancestors and demonstrates the power of unified action.
📈 A Call to Action: Uniting Hearts and Resources
The vision is clear: by each person contributing their share, we can collectively realize the establishment of the Sanhedrin and the rebuilding of the Temple.

This endeavor transcends political structures, relying instead on the dedication and faith of individuals.

As King David inspired the leaders and people of Israel to give willingly for the Temple's construction, so too can we inspire our communities today:
"Then the leaders of families... gave willingly. They gave toward the work on the temple of God..."
🙌 Join the Movement
Participating in the Machatzit HaShekel through TempleCoin.org is more accessible than ever.
Each coin contributed is a step toward fulfilling a sacred mission, connecting us to our heritage and to each other.

Let us unite in this holy endeavor, transforming spiritual aspirations into tangible reality.
🙌 Acknowledgment and Blessing for Supporters of the Sanhedrin Initiative
With profound gratitude to Hashem, we take this opportunity to recognize and praise several outstanding communities and organizations who are actively supporting the Sanhedrin Initiative and helping re-establish true Torah justice and the future Temple in Yerushalayim.
🕊️ The Nation of Ephraim
At the forefront stands the remarkable Nation of Ephraim organization and community.
Numbering in the thousands worldwide, their faithful yearly contributions toward the Machatzit HaShekel have been vital in supporting the infrastructure and vision of the Sanhedrin.

Their dedication and consistent financial support show how sincere emunah (faith) can be transformed into real-world impact.
May their merit be multiplied in this world and the next.
🌍 Beit Yisroel International – Hyderabad, India
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Beit Yisrael International community in Hyderabad, India, led with wisdom and love by Mr. Gadi Murthy.

Their community has shown unique courage and deep devotion by contributing yearly to the Machatzit HaShekel, helping to uphold and support the Sanhedrin's mission.
From so far geographically, yet so close spiritually—this is a true fulfillment of the verse:
"כי ביתי בית תפילה יקרא לכל העמים" – “For My House shall be called a House of Prayer for all nations.” (Yeshayahu 56:7)
🕯️ Shtepanesh Hasidic Community – Bnei Brak
We also express deep kavod (honor) and hakarat hatov (gratitude) to the Shtepanesh Hasidic community in Bnei Brak, whose rabbinical leadership and Torah luminaries have contributed profound insights and strength to the Sanhedrin.
Several of their respected rabbis have joined the council, strengthening its halachic foundations.
Their involvement is a reminder that true Torah leadership recognizes the eternal mission of justice and kedushah in Am Yisrael.
💗 Shivtei Ya-h & United Hearts International Community
An honorable and heartfelt mention goes to the growing partnership with the Shivtei ya-h and United Hearts International community.

We express our gratitude to their leadership for reaching out and beginning collaboration with the Sanhedrin Initiative in key areas of justice, especially in the economic structures of their community.

We also thank them for their sincere and growing interest in the true principles that Judaism stands on, grounded in Torah, chesed, and divine wisdom.
We truly believe that this partnership will serve as a light unto the nations, and even more, a light to all of Am Yisrael—especially to those Jews who have yet to encounter the beauty and depth of Torah.
May this initiative help them discover a clear and welcoming path to reconnect and join the broader mission of Klal Yisrael: to build and manifest the Torah's prophecies, making this world a Gan Eden, and bringing about the Geulah (Redemption) in real time and space, with all of our souls united.
📖 Blessings to the Tsadikim as the Torah tells us
To all those who have supported and to all those who will yet support the Sanhedrin Initiative through the mitzvah of Machatzit HaShekel and other righteous deeds:
"יברכך ה' וישמרך. יאר ה' פניו אליך ויחונך. ישא ה' פניו אליך וישם לך שלום."
“May Hashem bless you and guard you. May Hashem shine His face upon you and be gracious to you. May Hashem lift His face to you and give you peace.” (Bamidbar 6:24–26)
"ברוך אתה בעיר וברוך אתה בשדה. ברוך טנאך ומשארתך. ברוך אתה בבואך וברוך אתה בצאתך."
“Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.” (Devarim 28:3–6)
This message is both a thanking and a calling.
We thank all those whose emunah, generosity, and vision have already brought us this far.
And we warmly invite all Jews and righteous supporters among the nations to join us—to fulfill the timeless mitzvah of the Machatzit HaShekel via TempleCoin.org, and become active builders of justice, holiness, and the future Beit HaMikdash in Yerushalayim.
Together, in unity and love for Hashem, we will witness the fulfillment of the prophecy:
"אשיבה שופטיך כבראשנה ויועציך כבתחלה"
“And I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning.” (Yeshayahu 1:26)
בברכת הגאולה השלמה,
Rabbi Yosef Edery
Advisor to the Sanhedrin Initiative
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