Weekly Torah Commentary

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.

Exodus 21:1-24:18

Exodus 38:21-40:38

Exodus 27:20-30:10

Exodus 18:1-20:23

Exodus 10:1-13:16

Exodus 6:2-9:35

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