P'kudei

פְקוּדֵי
[The] Records [of the Tabernacle]

Exodus 38:21-40:38

When Is P'kudei Read?

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Summary

  • A statistical summary of the materials used for the Tabernacle and an account of producing the priestly vestments are recorded. Moses blesses the Israelites for the work they did. (38:21-39:42)
  • Upon God's instruction, Moses sets up the Mishkan and the priests are anointed and consecrated. (40:1-33)
  • A description is given of a cloud that covers the Mishkan by day and a fire that burns by night, indicating God's Presence therein. (40:33-38)

Ten Minutes of Torah: P'kudei Commentary

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By: Rabbi Jessica Kirschner

This week's Torah portion, while on its surface largely a reiteration of details of the construction of the Mishkan, is a tribute to public servants like these - -people who honor our trust by performing their jobs with care, transparency, and fear of God.

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Listen to Podcasts About P'kudei

Listen to Rabbi Rick Jacobs discuss Parashat P'kudei in these episodes of his podcast, On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah.

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