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 | | |  | Adar 6, 5772 · February 29, 2012 | General Overview:
| In last week's Torah reading, Terumah, we read the details of the construction of the Tabernacle, the sanctuary in the desert. This week's Parshah, Tetzaveh, we discover the special garments worn by the priests and high priest when serving in the Tabernacle. Following that, we read G‑d's instructions to Moses regarding the seven-day inauguration for the Tabernacle. The portion concludes with a description of one of the vessels of the Tabernacle--the Incense Altar. |
 | By Lazer Gurkow |  |
|  | | THE PARSHAH | | | Exodus 27:20–30:10
Two brothers, four sons, eight priestly garments, twelve gems, one golden altar—and what it all means according to sages and mystics from Moses to today.
|  |  | | COLUMNISTS | | | The priests were required to wear special clothing when performing their service in the Holy Temple. Similarly, the Torah scholars of ancient Babylonia would dress impressively, so as to encourage people to honor the Torah that they represented . . .
By Aryeh Citron |  | | | | Moses' task of nurturing his flock's faith expresses itself in its fullest at those times when we are "crushed." For it is then that the essential faith kicks into highest gear and activates incredible luminescent displays of commitment to G‑d.
By Rochel Holzkenner | | | | | Moses learned the Torah from G-d Himself. He wanted to be part of it with all his heart. But he was willing to give it all up for something dearer to him than the Torah—the Jewish people...
By Levi Avtzon | | | | FEATURED VIDEO | | | Pure Olive Oil
The Torah specifies the olive oil used for kindling the menorah in the Holy Temple to be pure. The classical commentaries provide two approaches in the understanding of pure. By Mendel Kaplan | | | | | How to Study Torah - Tetzaveh
The High Priest's garments included ebony epaulets that he wore on his shoulders. What was the symbolism of these ornaments? By Mendel Kaplan | | | | | A Taste of Text—Tetzaveh
When "giving in" can actually help you achieve what you essentially want. By Chana Weisberg | | | | FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES | | | This week's Torah portion commands the Kohanim (priests) about their attire to be worn while serving in the tabernacle and temple. The belt that they wore was made of wool and linen. Is this not violating the prohibition of Shatnez, the mixing of wool and linen? By Moshe New | | | | | A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut. By Berel Bell | | | | | |
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