G-d instructed Moshe to convey His command to the Jews that they contribute towards the construction of His Temple. While we would expect the Torah to use the word, V’Yitnu – they should give a contribution, instead, the Torah uses the word, ‘V’Yikchu Li – they should take for Me a contribution. The question is …
Tag: Terumah
Sep 26
No Fly Zone
(Torah Portion Terumah) No Fly Zone The Parsha deals exclusively with the components, materials and dimensions necessary for the construction of the Tabernacle – Temple that accompanied the Jews in their travels through the desert. It is hard to imagine what this Temple or the Temple in Jerusalem was like. It was located on earth, …
Sep 26
Heavenly Embassy
(Torah Portion Terumah) Heavenly Embassy This week’s entire Torah portion, deals with G-d’s instructions to the Jews concerning how to construct His sanctuary on earth. It details the materials required for the vessels, edifice, coverings, and curtains, and describes their exact dimensions and functions. Since we do not have a Temple of G-d and are …
Sep 26
Warm Up!
(Torah Portion Terumah) Warm Up! Our Kaballah teaches us that fire is one of the main ingredients G-d used to create the Heavens, earth and mankind. We all are aware that fire has its constructive and positive purposes and also its destructive and harmful consequences as well. Fire also represents spiritual force; for the basic …
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