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Living Emunah 2738 Parashat Pekudei: No Matter What In the beginning of parashat Pekudei, the Torah calls the Mishkan, the Mishkan of testimony. One of the things it testified to was Hashem's great love for us. The Mefarshim are bothered why the Torah repeats so much about the Mishkan in parashiyot Vayakhel and Pekudei, after they were already mentioned in Terumah Tetzaveh. Some explain the Jewish people were commanded to build a house for Hashem before they did the Chet Haegel. After they committed that grievous sin, they felt so distanced from Hashem and feared they would never be able to bring His presence down to dwell amongst them. However, after they made Teshuva, Hashem told Moshe to tell the Jewish people that He wants the exact same Mishkan built with every detail and that He was going to dwell with them. And that is why the details are repeated after the Chet Haegel. We see from here that no matter what a Jew does, Hashem always wants him back. We should never feel that because of our sins that Hashem doesn't want us. All we have to do is say that we are sorry and Hashem will be waiting with open arms, kavyachol, to bring us closer. Rabbi Snir Gueta told a story about a young woman named Shlomit. After years of waiting for a child, her parents were blessed with her birth. Tragically, a few years later, her mother fell ill and passed away, leaving her father to raise her alone. He tried his best to connect to his daughter and give her all the love and attention that he could. As she grew during her teenage years, she began drifting from the religious path that he was trying so hard to keep her on. As she got older, she drifted further until she was constantly arguing with her father about religion. She told him outright she was not interested in being religious. Her father kept telling her that he promised her mother that he would raise her to be a true Bat Yisrael, but she wouldn't change. One day she told her father she was leaving home and moving to India. Her father yelled at her, saying that she was being so insensitive, ignoring his request and leaving him all alone. She apologized for leaving him, but said she was going no matter what. Her father, in a moment of desperation, said to her, "If you leave, you are not welcome back. I will never forgive you for this." Her friends were waiting outside, and she left. She was in India for three years. At that time, one of her friends from Israel traveled there, and when she saw her, she hugged her, telling her how much she missed her. And then she gave her her condolences over the death of her father. Shlomit couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had no idea that her father passed away. She began crying uncontrollably, regretting the nonsense that she had been involved in over the past three years, completely abandoning her father and Hashem. She took the next flight back to Israel, and went straight to the cemetery, searching for her father's grave. When she finally found it, she sat there, crying, begging for him to forgive her. She said, "Please, Abba, I made the worst mistake. I will come back to Hashem now. All I want is for you to forgive me." She then went to the Kotel. She stood right by the mechitza between the men and women, and pulled out a piece of paper and wrote a note to Hashem, asking Him to please show her if her father forgave her for what she did. She put the note in the wall, and it immediately fell out. There was no room in any hole there for her note. She saw by the edge of the mechitza, in the men's section, an opening, and she put it there. When she put it down, another note fell out. She picked it up, and saw the name Shlomit bat Chana. She opened it, and began to read, and started to tremble. It said, "Borei olam, my daughter is in India, please bring her back to Teshuva. Her name is Shlomit Bat Chana. If I could talk to her right now, I would tell her that I forgive her for everything. All I want is for her to come back to You, Hashem." Shlomit broke out in tears, and thanked Hashem, and fully came back to Torah and Mitzvot. A human father is willing to take his daughter back, no matter what she does. All the more so, Hakadosh Baruch Hu wants every one of His children back, no matter what they have done. Hashem loves and wants every Jew close to Him. All we have to do is be sincere. Shabbat Shalom.
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Audio reading: Ex 38:8-15 Mark 14:1-21 Psalm 51:1-19 Prov 10:31-32Join me in this journey reading through the entire biblein one year! In Matthew 4:4, Yeshua said these words: “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedsout of the mouth of God.” Taking in the word of God every day is LIFE to our spirit and health to our bones!Visit us at: dailyaudiotorah.comGo to Israel Connect: Your bridge to the land and people of Israel!
Rabbi Zakutinsky - Parshas Vayakhel 5785 - Controlling Your Anger by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Les enfants préparent le Chabbat avec Benny en 18 minutes.
So much of the Mishkan's beauty was totally hidden, this is not accidental but rather intentionally done and there is a major lesson we can learn from it.
A recording made after Shabbos of the past week's Drasha.
Batya Ungar-Sargon shares Netziv commentaries on the parsha. These sessions are held on Zoom every week in memory of our mother in-law whose dedication to the Netziv (her great great grandfather), was legendary. It is estimated she studied the Ha'amek Davar some 78 times throughout her life, devoting every Tuesday to its study. May her memory be a blessing to her family and klal Yisroel.
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1) Siyum on Rambam Sefer haMada:2) Guidelines to setting up Communal Sedorim for 1st night Seder:[1]3) On Shabbos Erev Pesach, if I eat chometz in one location and continue eating in a second location, where should I bentch? [2]4) May one eat Kitniyos on Erev Pesach?[3]5) Poreis Mapoh and making Kiddush during the 7th hour:[4]6) On Shabbos, may one dress a toddler with an extra Pamper before going out somewhere, to be handyfor when the child will need to be changed?[5]7) The Alter Rebbe is emphatic about the Head-Tefillin being centered. I first used a mirror, but then checked with a stick; my Tefillin were off-centre. What should I do?[6]8) Regarding סעודה שלישית, the Alter Rebbe doesn't address what one does if shkiah came and one didn't yet eat. The משנה ברורה – quoted in קצות השלחן - says that one may wash in such a situation, as the obligation of Seuda Shlishis overrides the prohibition to eat. Would that permit me to eat just Minei Mezonos then too?[7][1] איסור הכנה מיו"ט לחבירו מבוארבאו"ח סי' תרסז. היתר ההכנה ע"י נכרי: פסקי תשובות סי' שב:יג, תק:ב;נתיבים בשדה השליחות ח"ב ע' 131, ובארוכה – שם ח"ג. [2] דין סילוק שלחן מבואר בשוע"ר סי' קעזס"ו, שצריך לברךP גם על דברים שדרכם לבאללפת הפת. בשו"ת חשב האפוד ח"ג סי' י מכריע דבכה"ג א"צ לברךעל דברים הבאים ללפת הפת. כשמקדשעל היין ואוכל פת ב'חדר חמץ' ושאר הסעודה במקום אחר: א) אם צריך לברך על שארהמאכלים? ב) אם חייב לחזור למקום הראשון לברכת המזון? ג) האם עדיף לברך ברכת המזוןב'חדר חמץ' ואז יאכל מה שירצה במקום אחר? היתרעקירת מקום כשהי' דעתו לכך מבואר בסי' קעח ס"ד. אבל משמע שצריך לאכול קצת פתבמקום השני (סי' קפד ס"א). ב' חדרים בבית א' מועילה דעת דלא ליהוי שינוי מקום– לברכה ראשונה! (סי' קעח ס"א). לכן נראים ב' אפשרויות: א) לברך בהמ"זב'חדר חמץ' ואחר היסח הדעת, לאכול שאר מאכלות; ב) בגמר שאר המאכלים, לחזור ל'חדרחמץ' לבהמ"ז. [3] פסקי תשובות סי' תנג:ד.[4] ראה עולת שבת סימן רעא.[5] אסור להאכיל תינוק איסור בידים (שוע"ר סי'שמג ס"ט), ונכלל בזה גם איסורי שבת (שם סי' שא סכ"א). ברם: לצורך חולהשאין בו סכנה מותר לעשות מלאכה דאורייתא ע"י שינוי (שם סי' שכח סי"ט);וצרכי תינוק כדין צרכי החושאב"ס (שם סעיף כב, ובסי' שמג ס"ה)[6] ראה 'סדור רבנו הזקן עם ציוניםמקורות והערות' (החדש) ח"א ע' קיח; אנציק' תלמודית כרך לד ערך 'לא ניתנה תורהלמלאכי השרת' (ברכות כה, ב).[7] איסור אכילה בבין השמשות של סוף השבת –שוע"ר סי' רצט ס"ב. ויש מתירים עד ודאי לילה. המשנה ברורה (סק"א)מקיל בספק חשיכה לצורך מצות סעודה שלישית. בקצות השלחן (סי' צד:ב הע' ו) מעידשנהגו להקל בספק חשיכה. לענ"ד, אם מותר אז להתחיל סעודת לחם, כל שכן שמותרלאכול אז מיני תרגימא.
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Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus/Shemot - 36:1 -March 21, 2025.
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וַיַּקְהֵל מֹשֶׁה אֶת־כׇּל־עֲדַת בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם אֵלֶּה הַדְּבָרִים אֲשֶׁר־צִוָּה יְהֹוָה לַעֲשֹׂת אֹתָם׃ Moses then convoked the whole Israelite community and said to them: These are the things that יהוה has commanded you to do:
VaYakhel: Giving Up Control by Rabbi Avi Harari
Shiur given by Rabbi Ben Zion Bamberger on Parsha.
Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Parshas Vayakhel . Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.
This episode discusses the unusual terms in this weeks parshah - דים והותר
Shiur given by Rabbi Dovid Apter on Parsha. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.
This episode discusses how to deal with the various forms of shaimos we collect in our homes.
The Value Of Each & Every Yid - Parshas Vayakhel - Blue Ridge Mishmar in Vayakhel by Rabbi Daniel Kalish
Rashi (Shmos 37:1) explains why the Torah singles out Betzalel's making the Aron: because he devoted himself more fully than all others. This episode discusses the meaning of this Rashi and the lesson we can learn from it.
Most fights break out in shul on Shabbos - לֹא תְבַעֲרוּ אֵשׁ בְּכֹל מֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶם בְּיוֹם הַשַּׁבָּת
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Parshas Vayakhel: Beyond the Moment Why does the Torah pause the Mishkan's construction to emphasize Shabbos? The Ohr HaChaim teaches that Shabbos elevates our work, infusing it with divine purpose. True success isn't just effort—it's aligning with G-d's plan.
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Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 21 | Vayakhel, by Rav Eli Weber How did the artisans who built the mishkan know what to do? Why did the women give first for the Mishkan?
Vayakhel | Teruma and Vayakhel: Repetition or Complement, by Rav Yair Kahn Vayakhel is almost a word for word repetition of parashat Teruma. However, Chazal noted a discrepancy regarding the order. What idea is being expressed by this sequential shift and how can it be reconciled with the order of parashat Teruma?
Send us a textWhat extraordinary abilities might be lying dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? The ancient Jewish concept of "Nosoi Libo" (raising one's heart) reveals a profound truth about human potential that's as relevant today as it was when the Mishkan was built thousands of years ago.When the Israelites needed to construct the Tabernacle, they faced a seemingly impossible challenge. After generations of slavery, no one possessed the sophisticated craftsmanship skills required. Yet remarkably, individuals stepped forward, their hearts stirred to volunteer despite having no experience. As Ramban (Nachmanides) beautifully explains in Parshas Vayakel, these people discovered within their very DNA talents they never knew they possessed—simply because they had the courage to say "I'll do it" first.This pattern repeats throughout Jewish history. The Rambam (Maimonides) undertook writing the entire Torah in clear, accessible language—an almost unimaginable task that resulted in the monumental Mishneh Torah. Modern examples abound too, like the mother who lifted a one-ton car to save her trapped son, accessing superhuman strength through sheer necessity and commitment.The wisdom here is counterintuitive yet powerful: we don't volunteer for tasks because we're capable; rather, we discover our capabilities by volunteering first. Opportunity and accountability precede the revelation of ability. This principle applies to everything from addressing communal challenges like the shidduch crisis to personal growth in Torah learning—success follows initiative, not the other way around.Are you curious what might be encoded in your spiritual DNA? What talents remain undiscovered because you haven't yet raised your heart to say "I'll find a way"? Take on responsibility, commit yourself to worthy causes, and watch as previously unknown abilities emerge. As our ancestors who built the Mishkan discovered, the question isn't if you'll succeed, but when.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com
Parashat VaYakhel - Uncertainty by Rabbi Avi Harari
Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015. To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/the-spirit-of-community/ You can also find our written article on Parshat Vayakhel from 2012, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/mirrors-of-love/ Multiple translations of the essay are also available here. For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayakhel/mirrors-of-love/ ----- For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.