Jerusalem of Fear and Joy
In our parsha Moshe speaks to Aharon twice about the special sacrifices of the day the Mishkan was to be…
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An Ohel Mo’ed Out of Jerusalem?
The Noam Elimelech opens his commentary to our parsha with an astute observation on the first verse of Vayikra. Our…
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The Folly of Jerusalem
The structure of the Mishkan consisted of wooden beams. The Torah is careful to delineate that these beams should be…
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Elders of Jerusalem
Our parsha opens with Moshe calling people to come to the Mishkan’s inaugural ceremonies: “On the eighth day Moshe called…
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The Lion of Jerusalem
After receiving the donations for the Mishkan, Moshe informs the Jewish people that God appointed Betzalel and Ahali’av to lead…
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The Jewels of Jerusalem
Our parsha contains a fairly public display of wealth and donations. In the beginning of parshat Pekudei, Moshe Rabbeinu makes…
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Unity Through Social Distancing: A Lesson From Jerusalem
Our parsha opens with Moshe gathering all of the Jewish people to teach them about Shabbat and then about the…
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