Hoe dierbaar is mij uw huis
Summary
An inquiry to the temple service (avoda) in Avot de Rabbi Natan. Shim´on the Just said that the world is sustained by three things: Tora, temple service and deeds of loving kindness. How did the Sages comment on this statement in a time where no Temple existed? It seems there are alternatives for the temple service formulated, but with a closer look they can at best be qualified as interim-solutions.