|
As we prepare to conclude the book of Exodus this week with the construction of the Tabernacle and the tallying of its parts, Rabbi Richman and Yitzchak Reuven reflect upon the repercussions of the heinous Golden Calf for our generation - for our sages instruct us that this sin is revisited in each generation. Who are the nefarious Mixed Multitude who can still be heard to murmur amongst us "These are your gods, Israel, " about every false and distracting notion, fad, political expediency and change of mind? Indeed, the golden calf is all about distraction. But the focus is upon the Tablets of the Law which can be seen and read "from both sides, " with the identical result. What is the secret of this enigmatic teaching?
Don't Forget: Next week, Rosh Chodesh Nisan, Tuesday March 16th is the First Annual International Temple Mount Awareness Day. Find out how you can be part of standing up for the Temple Mount at http://www.templeinstitute.
And Don't Forget: On Rosh Chodesh Nisan - Tuesday March 16th, Temple Mount Awareness Day - we'll be coming to you live with another LIVE two hour Temple Talk special, direct from the studios of Israel National Radio in Beit El! Be there and participate by calling in to the show!
This week from the TEMPLE INSTITUTE:
WEEKLY TORAH PORTION: VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEI , with Rabbi Chaim Richman.
For seven days leading up to the dedication of the Tabernacle in the desert, Moshe rabeinu (Moses our master), assembled the Tabernacle and then disassembled it twice each day. As we ourselves prepare for the building of the Holy Temple, what can we learn from Moshes daily undertaking? http://www.youtube.com/watch?
LIGHT TO THE NATIONS, with Rabbi Chaim Richman: NISAN, THE MONTH OF REBIRTH, PART I: The world begins anew each year on the first day of the month of Nisan. The month of the establishment of the Tabernacle, the month of the inauguaration of the Divine service, the month of Pesach, and the month of redemption, past and future, all of existence experiences renewal in this month of miracles.
http://universaltorah.com/
Get ready for INTERNATIONAL TEMPLE MOUNT AWARENESS DAY - Rosh Chodesh Nisan, March 16th. Click here to find out what you can do to help bring the Temple Mount and the Holy Temple back to the forefront of world consciousness. Let us dedicate ourselves on the first day of Nisan to the renewal of our connection to the holiest place on earth: http://www.templeinstitute.
Visit RADIO FREE NACHLAOT to hear Lorelai Kude interview with Rabbi Chaim Richman & Yitzchak Reuven as they describe the INTERNATIONAL TEMPLE MOUNT AWARENESS DAY, and what they hope will be acheived on that day. http://www.radiofreenachlaot.
For more insight on the building of the Tabernacle - Mishkan, please visit: http://www.templeinstitute.
Discuss this topic on the new Torah Spirituality for the Nations forum