Friday, February 25, 2011

Vayak'heil / Exodus 35:1 ~ 38:20

Vayak'heil: He Assembled.

In this Torah portion, Moses assembled the entire people to provide them with instructions from Adonai. The people are informed of the laws governing the Sabbath. They are reminded of the holiness of the Sabbath and are instructed not to perform work on this day. Moses then asks for contributions from the Israelites, according to their ability to participate in the construction of the Tabernacle. Everyone joins in to assist in the construction, sewing and building of the Tabernacle, which includes the Ark, the table, the menorah, the altar of incense, the anointing oils, the altar of burnt offerings, the laver, and the enclosure.

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