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Vayakhel
Moses assembles the people of Israel and reiterates to them the
commandment to observe the Shabbat. He then conveys G-d's
instructions regarding the making of the Mishkan (Tabernacle).
The people donate the required materials in abundance, bringing
gold, silver, copper, blue, purple and red-dyed wool, goat hair,
spun linen, animal skins, wood, olive oil, herbs and precious
stones. Moses has to tell them to stop giving. |
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A team of wise-hearted artisans make the Mishkan and its
furnishings (as detailed in the previous Torah readings of
Terumah, Tetzaveh and Ki Tisa): three layers of roof coverings;
48 gold-plated wall panels, and 100 silver foundation sockets;
the Parochet (Veil) that separates between the Sanctuary's two
chambers and the Masach (Screen) that fronts it; the Ark and its
cover with the Cherubim; the Table and its Showbread; the
seven-branched Menorah with its specially-prepared oil; and the
Golden Altar and the incense burned on it; the Anointing Oil;
the outdoor Altar for Burnt Offerings and all its implements;
the hangings, posts and foundation sockets for the Courtyard;
and the Basin and its pedestal, made out of copper mirrors . |
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