Torah Commentary

Is the Tabernacle a sacred center of intense love or an outgrowth of our sins?

Moses' account of all of the materials of the Tabernacle is a model for the honesty and transparency with which we should run our businesses.

Like the priests and Levites, we must find our unique eternal flame to light the world.

God describes to Moses the clothing and anointing process of the priests.

The emphasis on the priestly clothes teaches us the importance of bringing honor and splendor to God and the commandments.

The high priest's breastplate reminds us of the numerous ways to understand text and reality.

The sanctification process of materials for the Tabernacle and Temple teaches us that everything has the potential to be used for holiness.

The work of constructing the Tabernacle is completed; Moses receives the command to anoint its vessels and to anoint Aaron and the priests.

The Israelites worshipped the Golden Calf because they lost an awareness of God.

We should strive to feel the presence of God in our lives, just as the presence of God filled the Tabernacle.