Where in the Torah does it say that we are forbidden to offer animal sacrifices? Why is this not done today?
The Torah states that it is forbidden to offer sacrifices anywhere other than at the site of the Temple. This is the wording of Deuteronomy 12:5: “Rather, [go] to the place that the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish His name there; you shall seek His dwelling place and go there.” Indeed, regarding offering sacrifices at the holy site of the Temple, at the site of the altar in Jerusalem, strictly speaking it is permitted to offer sacrifices there even today, but there are several other halachic obstacles. For example, we do not know the precise location of the altar; we do not have priests of verified lineage; and we do not have the ashes of a red heifer to purify those who are ritually impure, as well as several other issues that I will mention in the reasons. We pray that we may soon merit to offer sacrifices in our holy and glorious House, may it be rebuilt speedily in our days. Amen. Rabbi David Ohayon, Jerusalem, the Holy City
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. Therefore, it may contain inaccuracies and should not be considered a definitive reference.
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