by Steve Brizel
Bringing the Shechina into Our Midst
R. Yaakov Haber (Torahlab) underscores the importance that a shul, as well as the Mishkan, must serve as a place for the Divine Presence and not for ourselves: linkThe Absence of Moshe RabbeinuR. Jonathan Sacks and R. Zev Leff explain why Moshe Rabbeinu is absent from this Parsha: link 1, link 2Pure Olive Oil and Pure HeartsR. Efraim Buchwald suggests that the halacha of pure olive oil should inspire more of us to have a pure heart with a flame for Torah and Mitzvos if we are to reach the not yet observant members of Am Yisrael: linkClick here to read moreRav Saadyah Gaon's Understanding of “Shesh”
Dr. Zohar Amar explores R Saadyah Goan's unique understanding of Shesh and its origins: link
Priestly Clothing and Jewish Attire
R. Yaakov Haber (formerly of RIETS and now a rebbe in several yeshivos and seminaries in EY) expounds upon the goals of the Bigdei Kehunah: linkR. Berel Wein suggests that Bigdei Kehunah and the clothing worn by different sociological sectors of Am Yisrael both “make a person” and serve as a uniform: linkR. Efraim Buchwald argues that while Bigdei Kehunah stressed the importance of the role of a Kohen, we should err on the side of caution before judging someone's commitment to Torah observance solely by their clothing: linkR. Yissachar Frand points out that the requirement of “Lchavod Ulisaferes” with respect to the Bigdei Kehunah served as a reminder of the uniqueness of the role of Kohanim: linkR. Shlomo Riskin emphasizes the gravity of the decisions rendered by the Kohen Gadol which was in no small part dependent on his wearing the Bigdei Kehunah: link
Dry and Liquid Measures--“Mlo Hin”
R. Mordecai Kornfeld discusses the halachic significance of a Hin with respect to a very difficult Mishnah in Eduyos as well as the unique position of Beis Hillel: link
Kodesh LaShem
R. Michael Rosenzweig explores the special and unique role of the Tzitz. link
The Korban Tamid
R. Aharon Lichtenstein suggests that the Karban Tamid underscores the importance of a steady commitment to Torah, as opposed to relying on celebrations, pinnacles and peaks: linkR. Yitzchak Etshalom explores the halachic and hashkafic requirements of Tadir and Mkudash that are implicated in the Tamid: link
The Mizbeach HaKtores
HaKtav VhaKabbalah (as prepared by R. Eliezer Kwass) discusses the views of other Rishonim and Acharonim as to where and why the Mizbeach HaKtores is located in the Parsha: linkR. Michael Rosenzweg provides insight into the purpose of the Mizbeach HaKtores and why it is discussed in this Parsha link
The Purposes of Ktores
R. Avigdor Nevenzal discusses the relationship between Ktores and Achdus: link
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by Steve Brizel
