TweetShare via emailThe Temple offering of the Mincha, a simple offering of flour, oil, and spice, is the only offering when the Torah calls the donor who brings it a “Soul.” The classic commentary of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, Rashi, explains that since this inexpensive offering is typically brought by the poor, G-d recognizes the self-sacrifice …
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11
Mar
04
Everyone Gave Something
TweetShare via emailThis week, we read the special Torah portion of Shekalim, commemorating the annual half-Shekel donation that every person was obligated to give to support the ongoing needs of the Holy Temple. This special reading, which precedes the New Month of Adar (II), is in addition to the regular Torah reading of Pikudei. Pikudei, …
Feb
25
Bring the Divine Presence Among Us
TweetShare via emailhen the call went out for donations to the Mishkan (Tabernacle), the response was tremendous. People donated their golden vessels, women gave up their own jewelry, and the donations kept coming until they told Moses, “The people are bringing much more than is needed for the work” (Exodus 36:5). This was a fundraiser’s …
Feb
18
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