- Torah Portion and Tanach
- Vayakhel
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Hashem appoints Betzalel – who is the ripe old age of 13! - & Oholiav as master craftsmen for building the Mishkan & its vessels. Bnei Yisrael contribute so much that Moshe refuses donations! Special curtains serve as the material for the Mishkan's roof & door. Gold-covered boards set in silver bases form the walls of the Mishkan.
Betzalel makes the Aron Hakodesh which contained the Tablets from wood, covered with gold inside & out. On the ark's cover were two small figures facing each other, wings arching over the ark. The Menora & shulchan with the show-breads were also made of gold. Two altars, for incense & offerings were made.
Daf Yomi Sanhedrin Daf 47
R' Eli Stefansky | 4 Shevat 5785
Orchot Tzadikim, class 49, "Generosity" part ii
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 5 Shevat 5784
Daf Yomi Sanhedrin Daf 49
R' Eli Stefansky | 6 Shevat 5785
