by Tuly Weisz | f 4, 2016 | Vayakhel
This week’s Torah portion opens with Moses’ instruction to the Children of Israel to donate items for the construction of the Tabernacle and its various vessels.  It echoes the very similar commandment that God gave to Moses in Chapter 25.  It would seem, therefore,...
by Tuly Weisz | f 4, 2016 | Vayakhel
The following is a taste of our Israel Bible Reading Plan. Follow the weekly portion with summaries, insights and lively conversation. To register, click here. This portion reiterates much of what was written in the previous three Torah portions. The order, however,...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Vayakhel
This section begins with a repetition of the commandment to observe the Sabbath day on the seventh day of each week. It continues with Moses instructing the people to donate any materials they may have, which would be suitable for constructing the Tabernacle in...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Vayakhel
This very lengthy passage reiterates much of what was written in the previous three Torah portions. The order, however, is different. Whereas Moses was first instructed regarding the inner vessels of the Tabernacle, then its outer structure, then the outer vessels,...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Vayakhel, Temple
Our portion deals with the fulfillment of the instructions from the last three portions. In it, Moses collects donations from the Children of Israel and with those contributions, the Tabernacle parts are constructed and the structure is ultimately assembled. The...
