Donations for the Mishkan

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  1. The Contributors to the Miskhan

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    The long introduction to the creation of the Mishkan is based on two facets: Contribution and Creation.

  2. An Egalitarian Obligatory Contribution

    Haftarot: Shekalim

    Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

    Yoash suggests that funds be collected for the Temple through the priests. Why does he think this is the best way, and why does the system later change, and the money collected in a box directly in the Temple? The system is reminiscent to the Half Shekel contribution, and the anonymity enables a degree of equality in the nation's participation in the Temple. This prevents donors to contribute only in order to enhance their social status.

  3. Kiyor, Shabbat, and Betzalel - Creativity and the Mishkan

    Rabbi Moshe Taragin | 33 minutes

    Vayakhel and Pekudei details the materials and the rituals of the Mishkan. One of the most fascinating vessels described in at the end of Vayakhel is the kiyyor (the washbasin) at the intersection of the sacred and the mundane. The washbasin was constructed from copper from the “mar’ot ha-tzov’ot”- assumed to refer to an ancient form of mirrors. Where did these mirrors come from? Who donated them? We see conflicting opinions among the commentators. We also look at the Divine inspiration of Betzalel, and the section about prohibiting melakha on Shabbat. All of these topics come together to send a message about the value of creativity and how it contributes to, and fits in with the Mishkan.

  4. Ramban on Vayakhel Pekudei

    Rabbi Ezra Bick | 34 minutes

    What qualities are we looking for in artisans who would build the Mishkan? We would think craftsmanship -but did the Israelite Mishkan artisans have any training, or were they inspired by God with a spirit of voluntarism and goodwill?

    We are looking for spiritual qualities to build a physical mishakan for for spiritual purpose. Why was Betzalel the best? He was  the most singled out because he had the best spiritual qualities-always  tasked with the jobs with the highest spiritual import, beause he had the wisdom, insight, and understanding for this spiritual endeavor.
     

  5. There is No Poverty in a Place of Wealth

    Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky

  6. Parshat Naso Part 6: Priestly Blessings and the Offerings of the Nesi’im

    Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 26 minutes

    This is the final podcast for Parshat Naso, describing the gifts that each tribe brought on the day of the dedication of the Mishkan.  

     

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

  7. …So the people stopped bringing

    Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky