Vayakhel-Pekudei
Seder Tidbits Part 1
Posted by Rabbi Avi Heller | Tags: Vayakhel, Pekudei
In 21st century America, it is no secret that the majority of Jews are deeply assimilated. By assimilated, I mean that they have chosen to identify and associate with 'American' modes of thought and behavior, rather than Jewish ones, and that they have done so willingly. The consequences of this...
My Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah) - Pekudei
Posted by Daniel M. Kimmel | Tags: Pekudei
The double portion of VaYakhel/P'Keudei is not the most exciting of material. P'Keudei begins with Moses's expense account, "These are the records of the Tabernacle, the Tabernacle of the Pact, which were drawn up at Moses' bidding..." (Exo. 38:21) Why should we care? While only the most obsessive...
My video divrei Torah on parasha Pikudei from Youtube.com by Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg
Posted by Jonathan Ginsburg | Tags: Pekudei
Torah is the coach JewU 387 Parashat Pikudei ends Exodus JewU 385
My video divrei Torah on parasha vayakel from Youtube.com by Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg
Posted by Jonathan Ginsburg | Tags: Vayakhel
Parashat Vayakhel 22/54 Shabbat rest/giving/ JewU 378
My Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah)- P'kudei
Posted by Daniel M. Kimmel | Tags: Pekudei
"This Moses did; just as the Lord commanded him, so he did." (Exod 40:16). This is an interesting declarative statement in Parshah P'kudei. Moses follows instructions. There comes a time when you have to follow orders. Not in the sense of not thinking - an excuse laid to rest at Nuremberg. ...
My Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah) - Vayakhel
Posted by Daniel M. Kimmel | Tags: Vayakhel
In Parashah Vayakhel we’re told, “You shall kindle no fire throughout your settlements on the Sabbath day.” (Exod. 35:3). For many Jews today, it is a struggle to make Shabbat a separate day as it was intended. Although many Conservative Jews do not consider turning on electric lights to be...
7 Lbs, 6 Oz, and 50 Cubits
Posted by Jack Kustanowitz | Tags: Vayakhel, Pekudei
Tonight, in honor of our Shalom Zachar for the son born to Penina & myself this past Wednesday morning, I wanted to find something in the parsha that would be interesting to talk about, and relevant to my newfound role as father of 2 sons. But then I realized it was Parshat Terumah. Parshat...
