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- The Temple and Sacrifices
Question
When will the sacrifices resume?
Answer
I don't know.
According to most authorities we will have to wait till the temple is rebuilt wile others hold that theoretically it can be done before.
In practical terms – I doubt.
(See Chinuch 440; Drishat Tzion of Rav Kalisher; Chatam Sofer YD 236; Binyan Tzion 2; Tzitz Eliezer 10, 1; and many more)

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