Vayak'heil

When Is Vayak'heil Read?

March 22, 2025 / 22 Adar 5785

March 6, 2027 / 27 Adar I 5787

Summary

Moses teaches the rules of Shabbat. (35:1-3)
Moses asks the Israelites for a donation of gifts and those who are skilled help build the Mishkan [Tabernacle] under the direction of Bezalel and Oholiab. (35:4-38:20)

Ten Minutes of Torah: Vayak'heil Commentary

Parshat Vayak'heil: Sustaining and Generating Life in Wilderness

By: Rabbi Hilly Haber

"Mattie stood in the doorway, and an involuntary shudder went through her when she saw Ciel's eyes. Dear God, she thought, she's dying, and right in front of our faces.

More Vayak'heil Commentaries

The Unique Contributions of Women and Men Are All Needed

Finding Holiness in the Rare Leopard as well as the Common Bird

Appreciating the Giver as Well as the Gift

Building the Sacred

The Tabernacle of the Wise-Hearted

Those Who Can, Teach

Where Will God Live?

What the Records Reveal

Sanctifying Time and Space, Shabbat, and the Building of the Mishkan

See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me

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Vayak'heil: Learn the Torah portion in 4 minutes of music (weekly parsha)

The Children of Israel brought what their hearts moved them to bring in the building of the first Sanctuary...and this week's Torah portion is brought to you from singer/songwriter Alicia Jo Rabins' heart. Tune in for a musical piece - about art - from a consummate musician and artist. Enjoy this video and other with BimBam.