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1 month ago | chabad.org | Mordechai Rubin |Yehoshua B. Gordon |Katia Bolotin |Aidela Rabiski

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Mar 10, 2024 | chabad.org | Yehoshua B. Gordon |Ari Shishler |Aidela Rabiski |Aharon Loschak

The name of the Parshah, "Pekudei," means "Amounts of" and it is found in Exodus 38:21. An accounting is made of the gold, silver and copper donated by the people for the making of the Mishkan. Betzalel, Aholiav and their assistants make the eight priestly garments—the apron, breastplate, cloak, crown, hat, tunic, sash and breeches—according to the specifications communicated to Moses in the Parshah of Tetzaveh.

Mar 3, 2024 | chabad.org | Yehoshua B. Gordon |Katia Bolotin |Aidela Rabiski |Aharon Loschak

Vayakhel in a NutshellThe name of the Parshah, "Vayakhel," means "And he gathered" and it is found in Exodus 35:1. Moses assembles the people of Israel and reiterates to them the commandment to observe the Shabbat. He then conveys G‑d’s instructions regarding the making of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). The people donate the required materials in abundance, bringing gold, silver and copper; blue-, purple- and red-dyed wool; goat hair, spun linen, animal skins, wood, olive oil, herbs and precious stones.

Feb 25, 2024 | chabad.org | Yehoshua B. Gordon |Katia Bolotin |Aidela Rabiski |Yossy Goldman

The name of the Parshah, "Ki Tisa," means "When you take" and it is found in Exodus 30:11. The people of Israel are told to each contributeexactly half a shekel of silver to the Sanctuary. Instructions are also givenregarding the making of the Sanctuary’s water basin, anointing oil and incense. “Wise-hearted” artisans Betzalel and Aholiav are placed in charge of theSanctuary’s construction, and the people are once again commanded to keep the Shabbat.

Feb 11, 2024 | chabad.org | Yehoshua B. Gordon |Yossy Goldman |Katia Bolotin |Aidela Rabiski

The name of the Parshah, "Terumah," means "Offering" and it is found in Exodus 25:2. The people of Israel are called upon to contributethirteen materials—gold, silver and copper; blue-, purple- and red-dyed wool;flax, goat hair, animal skins, wood, olive oil, spices and gems—out of which, G‑d says to Moses, “They shall make for Me a Sanctuary, and I shall dwellamidst them.”