Parshat Vayakhel

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The people bring offerings for the Tabernacle, Bezalel and the craftsmen begin construction. Exodus 35:1-38:20.

The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:2

It's more than just a pretty tent, you know. It's a story of atonement, of divine presence, and of a relationship between God and the Jewish people that’s been unfolding for millen...

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Nebuchadnezzar at the Temple and Rome

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:3

It’s a powerful idea, isn't it? That the very things used to worship God could also tell the story of our destiny. According to Ginzberg’s retelling in Legends of the Jews, each ma...

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Solomon Beyond the Firmament and Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:18

We know the menorah was originally housed in the Tabernacle, that portable sanctuary that accompanied the Israelites through the desert. Later, it found its permanent home in the T...

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Jacob's Legacy of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:24

It wasn't like they could just pop down to Home Depot. The Torah tells us about the intricate details of the Tabernacle, but sometimes leaves us wondering about the logistics. Well...

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Shittim Before the Altar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:25

It wasn't just about picking any old wood, you know. The choice was incredibly specific, and brimming with meaning. Of all the trees available -- and the text tells us there were t...

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Legacy of the Forefathers and Rome

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:30

It’s a question that leads us down a fascinating path through history, prophecy, and the very nature of divine acceptance. Think about the Tabernacle, and later the Temple in Jerus...

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The Golden Calf of Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:32

We often think of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, and its sacred objects, but right alongside their creation, the priestly garments were being made too, specifically for Aaron and his...

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Aaron in the Days of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:34

More than just coverings. They can signify status, profession, even our mood. Now imagine that, amplified a thousandfold, imbued with divine purpose. That’s the story of the garmen...

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Moses: Isaac and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:58

According to Legends of the Jews, everything was actually finished in the month of Kislev—that’s around November/December on our calendar. They were ready to go, eager to erect thi...

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