After describing the construction of the Mishkan, the Torah mentions Shmiras Shabbos. Ach Es Shabsosai Tishmoru. But, keep my Shabbos. The message is that despite ..
Written by Rabbi Shmuel Gluck
One of the themes of Korbanos is the precise instructions of how to go about bringing them. In the end of the Parsha, when describing the Mizbeach Haketores, the Torah ..
Written by Rabbi Shmuel Gluck
Shemos, 27:20: “And you will command the Children of Israel that they will take for you pure olive oil, pressed for illumination, to kindle a lamp continually.” ..
Written by Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen
My Rebbe, Rabbi Shaya Cohen shlit”a, has a painting in his office that was drawn by a student of his. In this painting, Rabbi Cohen is wearing a tallis low over ..
Written by Rabbi Aryeh Dachs
The Navi relates how King Shaul had pity on the best of the sheep, as well as on Agag. And he informs us what happened when he allowed that pity to get the better ..
Written by Rabbi Eliezer Chrysler
Chazal tell us that the various items of clothing of the Kohen Gadol served as atonements for the sins of Klal Yisroel. The meil atoned for lashon hara. One of the striking ..
Written by Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen
The Torah says V’yikchu Li Teruma, take from those that give on their own a donation for the building of the Mishkan. The Malbim points out that the Torah doesn’t ..
Written by Rabbi Shmuel Gluck
Parsha Terumah describes the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the various keilim (vessels) that were to serve in it, such as the Aron HaKodesh (Ark), the Menorah and ..
Written by Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen
G-d told Moshe to speak to the Children of Israel “and take for Me Teruma (donations for the Tabernacle) from the generous-hearted you shall take My Teruma” ..
Written by Rabbi Daniel Leeman
Shemos, 26:28: “The center crossbar shall go through the middle of the beams, from one end to the other.” Targum Yonasan, Shemos, 26:28: “…from the tree ..
Written by Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen