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T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה (Exodus 25:1−27:19)

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This Week’s Torah Portion: T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה (Exodus 25:1−27:19)

“And let them make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them” Exodus 25:8

We build sanctuaries in space (temples and synagogues) and in time (Shabbat and holidays) to let the presence of God dwell amongst us.

A rabbi was asked: where does God live?

The rabbi answered where humans let God in.

Parsha T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה Torah Summary:

God asks the Children of Israel to donate gifts (t’rumah) for the building of the Tabernacle so that God may “dwell among them.” (25:1-9) Instructions for the construction of the Ark, table, and menorah are provided. (25:10-40) Detailed directions are given on how to build the Tabernacle. (26:1-27:19) T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה “And let them make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them” Exodus 25:8 We build sanctuaries in space (temples and synagogues) and in time (Shabbat and holidays) to let the presence of God dwell amongst us. A rabbi was asked: where does God live? The rabbi answered where humans let God in.

T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה (Exodus 25:1−27:19)

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This Week’s Torah Portion: T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה (Exodus 25:1−27:19)

“Make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them” Exodus 25:8

We need to make God a sanctuary (both in our hearts and a physical structure for gathering) and God will dwell in our midst.

Parsha T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה Torah Summary:

God asks the Children of Israel to donate gifts (t’rumah) for the building of the Tabernacle so that God may “dwell among them.” (25:1-9) Instructions for the construction of the Ark, table, and menorah are provided. (25:10-40) Detailed directions are given on how to build the Tabernacle. (26:1-27:19) T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה “Make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them” Exodus 25:8 We need to make God a sanctuary (both in our hearts and a physical structure for gathering) and God will dwell in our midst. T’rumah – תְּרוּמָה “Make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them” Exodus 25:8 We need to make God a sanctuary (both in our hearts and a physical structure for gathering) and God will dwell in our midst. God asks the Children of Israel to donate gifts (t’rumah) for the building of the Tabernacle so that God may “dwell among them.” (25:1-9) Instructions for the construction of the Ark, table, and menorah are provided. (25:10-40) Detailed directions are given on how to build the Tabernacle. (26:1-27:19)