Parashat VaYaqhel (And He Assembled) & Parashat Pequdei (Accounts Of) Shemot (Exodus) 35:1–38:20 & 38:21–40:38 This week we read of one of my favorite accounts with regard to the building of the Mishqan (God’s dwelling … Read More
God’s Glory
This week’s parasha (Scripture portion) brings us to the end of Exodus (Shemot), in which God’s truly awesome glory is revealed to and dwells among the children of Israel. I’ve previously written on this parasha, … Read More
Parashat VaYaqhel (And He Assembled)
& Parashat Pequdei (Accounts Of)
Men prepared the “Mishkan”, the place of dwelling for the Almighty, yet it was the Almighty Himself who had the final act over it. In Hebrew, it’s written, “…the ‘kavod’ of the Lord (YHVH-The One … Read More
Parashat Pekudei (Commandments of) Exodus 38:21-40:38
בס”ד Parashat Pekudei (Commandments of) Exodus 38:21-40:38 Maftir: Exodus 30:11-16 Haftarah: 2 Kings 11:17-12:17 Shabbat Shekalim and Chazak! This Shabbat is a full one, as not only do we finish the book of Exodus (Shabbat … Read More
Parashat Pekudei (Ordinances) Exodus 38:21-40:38
בס”ד Parashat Pekudei (Ordinances) Exodus 38:21-40:38 Shabbat Shekalim and Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar 2 Maftir: Exodus 30:11-16 Haftarah: I Samuel 20:18-42 The focus of this week’s parasha is the priestly garments and the setting up … Read More