PARSHAH PICKS: A Religion of Sensitivity, Creativity Without Bounds and more... (Vayakhel-Pekudei)

Parshah Picks Dedicate an email Adar 20, 5772 · March 14, 2012 General Overview: In this week's portion, Vayakhel-Pekudei, Moses gathers the Jews and relays to them all the details regarding the construction of the Tabernacle, its vessels, and the priestly garments. The actual construction and assembly is also described. This portion repeats many of the details described in the portions of Terumah and Tetzaveh, wherein G‑d instructed Moses regarding the assembly of all these objects. The Tabernacle is erected, and G‑d's presence dwells therein. This Week's Features Printable Parshah Magazine A Religion of Sensitivity By Mendel Kalmenson THE PARSHAH Vayakhel-Pekudei in a Nutshell Exodus 35:1–40:38 & 12:1–20 Three roofs and 48 wall panels . . . 4,386 pounds of gold . . . 8 garments and 7 days of initiation . . . and 5 lessons from the contrast, union and interplay of community and individuality. COLUMNISTS Creativity Without Bounds Creative self-expression is euphoric. But in Jewish thought, the expression of one's talents is seen as something more—each soul has a unique mission as an agent of G‑d. The women who traveled with Moses in the desert had keen soul-awareness . . . By Rochel Holzkenner The Princess and the Maidservant Building the Tabernacle, G-d's terrestrial residence, must have been a most sought-after contract. What was it about Bezalel and Oholiab that caused them to land this coveted assignment? By Mendel Kalmenson Searching and Fearless The purpose of Step Four's inventory is not only to be able to identify the character defects that we wish to have removed, but also to become aware of our assets. By Rabbi Ben A. FEATURED VIDEO As a Jew (the musical) Vayakhel-Pekudei Parshah Report Jono reports live on location in front of a backdrop of Antarctica to demonstrate the need to take our Judaism with us everywhere. And Gefilte Fish wears a bow tie. Just watch the video... Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich  Watch (3:54) Rabbi Gordon - Vayakhel-Pekudei: 1st Portion By Yehoshua B. Gordon  Watch (45:47) FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES Parshah Thought A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut. By Berel Bell  Download    Listen (5:05) Parshah Insight A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut. By J. Immanuel Schochet  Download    Listen (6:48) You're Fired In this week's Torah portion in the midst of the discussion on constructing the Tabernacle, G-d commands us about keeping the Shabbat, and making it holy. What's the connection? By Moshe New  Download    Listen (48:15) Dedicated in honor of the Rebbe, and in memory of Yitzchak Leib (Lyle) Federman. Follow Us:   Featured Judaica: Children's Book of Berachos Berachos are such marvelous things, connecting us to our Creator and giving us an enhanced appreciation of the blessings that He bestows upon us every day. And they're easy enough for our little ones to say with gusto and excitement. Price: $15.99  $14.39 More from Chabad.org • Society & Living • Lifecycles • Daily Life • Jewish Holidays • Ideas & Beliefs • Spirituality • Parshah • Audio Classes • Video • Women • News • Kids • Calendar • Daily Study • Find A Center • Donate • Ask the Rabbi • Contact Us • Subscribe Be a Part of it Enjoyed this email? Please help us continue to share the study of Torah and Jewish traditions: Dedicate or sponsor an email to mark a special occasion Make a donation to chabad.org.   Subscription Options: Subscribe to more chabad.org email lists Subscription Management Going on vacation? Unsubscribe Your subscribed email address is: iqlalsmile.cara@blogger.com Change email address. Important Tip: To guarantee that your subscription emails continue to be delivered to you, please add subscriptions@chabad.org to your address book, or "whitelist" it in any filters or antispam programs you may have. © Copyright Chabad.org, all rights reserved.   Privacy Policy