Mishkan

Vayikra and Nissan: A new era in our relationship with G-d

The Mishkan, the start of the month of Nissan and the beginning of the Book of Leviticus, mark a new phase in Jewish history.

More than enough!

Comparisons to the sin of the Golden Calf.

A cover-up of biblical proportions

The Truth, the Whole Truth and…

Moshe's concealed entry to the Mishkan

How should we feel when entering holy sites? The end of the Book of Shemot shows us - by Moshe's example.

A prayer for unity and love

The Sara Litton z”l Monthly Emunah Essay, as Adar draws to a close: the Mishkan and the Purim holiday's long term messages.

Parashat Tetsave, Shabbat Zachor and Purim

Amalek attacked us. Since Haman is an Amalekite, reading this passage before Purim is a reminder of our perpetual war against evil.

Parashat Truma and the month of Adar - a contra to Av

it is appropriate that the Torah-readings for Adar, when we increase in joy, prepare us for building the Mishkan. Numerology attests to it.

Naso - The quite puzzling Chanukat Ha-Mizbeach

Why the last minute request of the tribes' leaders to bring special offerings as soon as the MIshkan was up? Why not plan in advance?

Naso: The holiness of the Mishkan

We need to remember that the most consistent dwelling that Hashem has on earth is the camp of Bnei Yisrael, and we must keep it holy.

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.

Words that conquer the heart

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.

The act of giving is what truly makes us human

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

Shabbat Shekalim:Towards Redemption

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

See the names: Bezalel the son of Uri the son of Hur

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.

Making our home into a Mishkan

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

Recreating oneself

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

Terruma: Make Me a Sanctuary..

Where exactly is that Sanctuary located?

A miniature Beit Hamikdash

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 home we build together - Terumah 5781

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

True beauty comes from within

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

The sanctuary built by the generous heart

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

Coming attractions

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

First time in English: The radiance of Torah on Hanukkah

Can Unity Bring About the Building of the Mishkan?

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