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PARASHAT VAYAKEHL PEKUDAI
PARASHAT VAYAKEHL PEKUDAI וַיַּקְהֵל־פְקוּדֵי - And He Assembled-Accounts Torah: Exodus 35:1-40:38; Prophets: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18; Gospel: Luke 22:1-1 SUMMARY: Vayak'hel Moses gathers the Israelites and commands them to observe Shabbat. They bring contributions for the Mishkan. Bezalel and Oholiab lead the construction. The people bring an overabundance of materials, prompting Moses to halt further donations. The workers construct the Mishkan’s curtains, beams, and cove
Herschel Raysman
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PARASHAT KI TISA - כִּי תִשָּׂא
PARASHAT KI TISA - כִּי תִשָּׂא Torah: Exodus 30:11-34:35; Prophets: Ezekiel 36:16-38; Gospel: John 11:47-56* Summary: HaShem commands a census, instructing each Israelite to give a half-shekel as atonement. He details the creation of the copper laver, the anointing oil, and the sacred incense. HaShem chooses Bezalel and Oholiab to construct the Mishkan. The Israelites, anxious over Moses’ delay, compel Aaron to fashion the golden calf. Moses descends, shatters the tablets
Herschel Raysman
Mar 5


PARASHAT TETZAVEH – תְּצַוֶּה – “You shall command …”
Saturday 28 th February 2026 Shabbat Zachor 11 th Adar 5786 PARASHAT TETZAVEH – תְּצַוֶּה – “You shall command …” Exodus 27:20-30:10; 1 Samuel 15:2-34; Mark 6:14-29 Summary: HaShem commands the Israelites to bring pure oil for the menorah. He appoints Aaron and his sons as kohanim (priests), detailing their garments: the ephod, breastplate, robe, turban, and sash. These reflect their role as mediators between Israel and HaShem. Instructions for their seven-d
Herschel Raysman
Feb 26
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