[Alouette]

I'm just curious as to what Jews believe caused the temple to be destroyed.

According to the Talmud (Sanhedrin, I think), the First Temple was destroyed because of idol worship, but the Second Temple was destroyed because of sinat chinom (useless hatred).

Jews had deteriorated into divisive little cliques, no group trusting any other. Because of this petty squabbling and infighting, they were defeated by their enemies.

Sounds exactly like Israel today.

[bayourod]

Thanks.