Vayakhel 5785: Building a Diverse Mishkan
How do we create a Jewish community that honors different perspectives? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Ilana Gleicher-Bloom explore Parshat Vayakhel and its vision…
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Vayakhel 5784: Gathering With Intention
What is it that makes us join together with different groups? Over the past two parshiot, we’ve seen two gatherings, one in which the people…
Vayakhel-Pekudei 5783: The Washbasin – Sanctuary and Sexuality
The Sanctuary’s washbasin came from mirrors donated by the Israelite women. Yet, Rashi’s comment raises some doubts that Moses had regarding the propriety of using…
Parashat Vayakhel 5782: Repairing Even the Worst Ruptures
Parashat Vayakhel 5782: Repairing Even the Worst Ruptures Description: Even after warning against all forms of constructive creativity in the Ten Commandments, the Torah explicitly…
Vayakhel Pekudei 5781 – The Altar of Sacrifice
The exterior courtyard of the Mishkan/Tabernacle was dominated by a large bronze altar, used for animal sacrifice. In this podcast, we consider some of the…
The Parsha Discussion with Alex Israel — Vayakhel-Pikudei. Together and Apart
This is a special parsha discussion on the idea of seclusion and connection when we are alone or with the ones we love. Find out…
5780 — Shabbat HaChodesh: Cultivating the spiritual practice of hitchadshut–renewal
This year, Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekudei is also Shabbat HaChodesh. In this podcast, Yiscah Smith discusses inner renewal, revival, and redemption from the place of disappointment, darkness…
5779 — Vayakhel: The Role of Beauty in Goodness
This week’s Torah portion of VaYakhel discusses once again the Mishkan (tabernacle). In parallel, we are also reading the seasonal Shekalim portion about annual donations…
An Interactive Parsha Experience – VaYakhel 5779: Time for ‘Timeout’
At the beginning of our parsha, Moshe gathers all the Jews together and tells them about Shabbat – that for six days one can do…