Birkat Ha-ilanot 5773
Today is Rosh Chodesh Nisan.
Rosh Chodesh Nisan has a special place in Jewish history.
We read at the end of Shemot / Exodus (Judaica Press translation):
tabernacle – mishkan
The tabernacle (Hebrew – mishkan) was the portable tent built by Moses and the Jewish people.
Parshat Terumah – Puzzle
Last week’s parsha recounted the ascent of Moshe / Moses to Har Sinai (Mount Sinai).
This week begins the commandments for building the Mishkan/ Tabernacle and its service.
Chodesh Kislev – 8 Great Kislev Facts
Kislev is coming! Kislev is coming!
What’s the first thing you think of when someone mentions Kislev?
That’s a real no-brainer.
Will There be Sacrifices in the Third Temple?
Parshat Vayikra 5772
As we read last week, at the end of Sefer Shemot / Exodus, Moses set up the Mishkan / Tabernacle and the glory of God filled it.
Here at the beginning of Sefer Vayikra / Leviticus, God calls to Moses and tells him which sacrifices the Jewish people will be offering.
Motivating the People to Build the Tabernacle
Parshat VaYakhel – Pekudei 5772
Our tradition tells us that God forgave the Jewish people for the sin of the Golden Calf on Yom Kippur.
The next day Moses gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan).
Building the Tabernacle – Part 2
Parshat VaYakhel – Pekudei 5772
Our tradition tells us that God forgave the Jewish people for the sin of the Golden Calf on Yom Kippur.
Moses gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan).
Insights from the Kli Yakar
Parshat Terumah 5772
From this parsha until the end of Sefer Shemot / Exodus, the Chumash focuses on building and inaugurating the Mishkan (tabernacle).
Earlier this week I gave a brief introduction to the Mishkan.
Building the Tabernacle
Parshat Terumah 5772
From this parsha until the end of Sefer Shemot / Exodus, the Chumash focuses on building and inaugurating the Mishkan (tabernacle).