This Week’s Torah Portion: Vayak’heil – P’kudei – וַיַּקְהֵל – פְקוּדֵי (Exodus 35:1–40:38)
Moses is giving a detailed report of what went into the building of the Sanctuary. It is the 3rd time we have gotten a full detailed list of every building material that has created the Sanctuary.
Teaching us that every leader is accountable towards their people. Teaching the need of every leader to be transparent and accountable.
Parsha Vayak’heil – P’kudei – וַיַּקְהֵל – פְקוּדֵי Torah Summary:
Moses teaches the rules of Shabbat. (35:1-3)
Moses asks the Israelites for a donation of gifts and those who are skilled help build the Mishkan [Tabernacle] under the direction of Bezalel and Oholiab. (35:4-38:20)
A statistical summary of the materials used for the Tabernacle and an account of producing the priestly vestments are recorded. Moses blesses the Israelites for the work they did. (38:21-39:42)
Upon God’s instruction, Moses sets up the Mishkan and the priests are anointed and consecrated. (40:1-33)
A description is given of a cloud that covers the Mishkan by day and a fire that burns by night, indicating God’s Presence therein. (40:33-38)
Vayak’heil – P’kudei – וַיַּקְהֵל – פְקוּדֵי
Moses is giving a detailed report of what went into the building of the Sanctuary. It is the 3rd time we have gotten a full detailed list of every building material that has created the Sanctuary.
Teaching us that every leader is accountable towards their people. Teaching the need of every leader to be transparent and accountable.