Why was the Second Temple destroyed?
Because of baseless hatred (sinat chinam) among the Jewish people
Source: Yoma 9b
In detail
The Second Temple was destroyed because of sinat chinam (baseless hatred) among the Jewish people. The Talmud (Yoma 9b) explains that during the Second Temple period, Jews studied Torah and kept mitzvot, but harbored hatred for one another without cause. This teaches that interpersonal relationships are as important as ritual observance.
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