Havdalah: Taking Leave of Shabbat
We say goodbye to the Sabbath in a bittersweet ceremony that employs wine, fragrance, and candlelight.
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Summary
In this Torah portion, God commands the Israelites not to do any work in the sanctuary on Shabbat. The Israelites gather gifts for God, gathering so many that they are restrained from searching for more. Moses says that Ohaliab and Bezalel, who are filled with the spirit of God, should take the gifts of the Israelites and build God’s Sanctuary.
Parashat Vayakhel
Torah Reading
Exodus 35:1 - 38:20
Haftarah
II Kings 12:1 - 12:17 | Shabbat Shekalim
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Baklava with Honey and Cardamom Recipe
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