Mishkan

How does the Beit Hamikdash differ from the Mishkan?

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars explain:They were the same on the surface, except for one crucial concept.

The words ‘and say to them’ were in honor of Bnei Israel who donated to and toiled to make the Mishkan, repenting for the golden calf.

Nothing lifts us up like giving! While our natural instincts may tend toward looking out for number one, the act of giving is

The redemption from Egypt was completed with the Mishkan. The final redemption will be complete when we rebuild the third Holy Temple.

How did Hashem choose the man to build the Tabernacle? After all, the Jews were slaves and did not engage in crafts while in Egypt.

Different factors make our home a sanctuary and our lives and those of our loved ones positive, hopeful and meaningful.

Strangely, the order of work in building the mishkan is reversed in Vayakhel-Pekudei when compared to Trumah-Tetzave.

Where exactly is that Sanctuary located?

If you stand in front of a mirror.you see the human structure. A closer look reveals that you are a miniature Beit Hamikdash.

The building of the Tabernacle was the first great project the Israelites undertook together. It symbolised the challenge of the future.

People invest time and effort in improving their external and not their internal self. The Mishkan teaches us to change our priorities

The Israelites showed they were prepared to receive at Mount Sinai, but G-d wanted to know if they were also prepared to give.

The minute details of the Mishkan serve as “coming attractions” of the Temples. The Book of Esther does so for the miracles of Redemption.

Is there an underlying theme of building our inner Mishkan as well?