The Holy Vessels

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  1. Vessels of the Mishkan

    Prof. Jonathan Grossman

    The second mention of the Menorah opens the unit discussing the priests, and expresses the service of those who do not have access to God's direct revelation. The Altar of Incense and the washing basin are not mentioned alongside the other vessels, because they are not vessels that define the Mishkan; rather, they enable the work in the Mishkan. The washing basin enables the priests to work in the Mishkan, while the incense enables the Divine Presence to dwell in the Mishkan without endangering the people.

  2. "When You Kindle the Lamps"

    Rabbanit Sharon Rimon

    Why is the Menorah discussed on three different occasions in the Torah? What is the significance of the Menorah in the context of its appearance in Bemidbar? An analysis of the appearances of the Menorah and the oil throughout the Torah demonstrates that the lighting of the Menorah holds special significance, symbolic of the relationship between the nation of Israel and the Mishkan - a relationship that is expressed in the book of Bemidbar as well.

  3. The Revelation of God's Glory upon the Altar, and the Deaths of Nadav and Avihu

    Rabbi Dr. Tamir Granot

    This article focuses on the description of the dedication of the copper altar and its function, as well as the nature of God’s revelation in the Mishkan.  Our investigation of these subjects will help us answer some famous questions arising from Parashat Shemini- the sin and punishment of Nadav and Avihu. 

  4. Teruma - Mishkan Vessels

    Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 18 minutes

    The detailed description of the vessels of the Mishkan stands out in contrast to the Torah's usual terseness, especially since the instructions about the vessels are seemingly relevant only for a small group of people. And yet - the rest of the nation cannot remain ignorant. As we look more closely, while stepping back, we see how the Torah's details fit into the bigger picture, and we gain insight into the symbolism of the vessls.

  5. The Language of Construction in the Bible – The approach of Meir ben-Uri z"l

    Rabbi Dr. Yoel Bin Nun

    In this shiur, we will discuss a number of structural elements of Parashat Tetzaveh and how its content flows from Parashat Teruma, which precedes it. Among other topics, we will discuss the parallels between the priestly garments and the vessels of the Mishkan.