Or Menorah - Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekude-Hachodesh 5786 e-Bulletin
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Rabbi Doug Zelden – Rav
Dov Steinberg - Shul
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Shabbat Hachodesh-Parshat Vayakhel Pekude 5786
Friday Erev Shabbat
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SIMCHA NEWS
Mazel Tov this week to:
-Marry
Morris & Dr. Ken Grumet on their anniversary!
-Debbie Steinberg & Jordan Kagan on their anniversary!
-Joyce & Phil Isaacson on their anniversary!
-Nava & Yosef Silverman and families on the birth of a son!
-Ricky & Aron Stein and families on the birth of a daughter!
-Ruchel Weingarten & Chaim Levin and families on their marriage!
-Shalva Dimarsky & Tzvikie Topper and families on their marriage!
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Happy
Birthday to:
Jonathan Halpert
Joshua
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Avi Bromberg
Scott Fogel
Eddy Orzoff
Shai Vadnai
Marc Segel
Joel resnick
David Carl
Judy Kershner
Sol Drapkin
Julia Roth
Rachel Goode Morris
Elana Steinberg
Julie Zelden
Atara Nudell
Joseph Muller
Doni Bromberg
Neil Keenan
Ken Zelden
AY Karsh
Gary Miller
John Sherman
Michelle Emmons
Yom Huledet Samayach!
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CONDOLENCE NEWS:
BARUCH
DAYAN EMET!
Condolences
to the families of:
-Dr. Michael
Maling z“l
-Richard Cohen z”l
-David Bassin z“l
-Ronald Berman z“l
-R‘ Dovid Spiegal z“l
-Laura Weisbach a”h
-Lori Lapping a“h
Hamakom
Yenachem Etchem B'Toch Sh'ar Avele Tzion Virushalayim!
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Torah Thoughts from
Rabbi Doug…
Parshat
Vayakhel-Pekuude-Hachodesh
Last
week, as we read the story of the Golden Calf, we also witnessed a fascinating
change in the relationship between Moshe and the Jewish people. As described in
the beginning of Yitro, but also as seen through the initial stories of the
Exodus, the relationship between Moshe and the people was of absolute dedicate
dedication and care. In fact, when overwhelmed with the task of judging the
people, and presented with Yitro’s suggestion of delegating responsibility,
Moshe initially resisted because, as the Ramban explained, he was reluctant to
relax his connection to the people. But then, when Moshe went up to
Mt. Sinai and - as the nation perceived - his return was delayed, everything
changed. In fact, explained Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein that is the meaning of
their complaint to Aharon that Moshe was the one “asher he'elanu me'eretz
Mitzrayim,” who took us out of Egypt (Shemot 32:1); namely, how could Moshe,
the man who took us out of the secure life we had in Egypt, forsake us now that
we are in the desert? And then, when Moshe returned, their suspicions seemed to
come to life, as he is no longer the loving leader they remembered, but a
“fiery zealot” who orders the death of three thousand people. Moshe is now a
distant leader whose tent is pitched “far from the camp”. There was a feeling
that they’ve “experienced anger, distance, and disassociation.” Which is
the reason for Moshe’s opening action as our parsha begin - the gathering of
the entire nation. Because the purpose of the “va’yakhel” gathering was for
Moshe to reconnect with his beloved nation and to rebuild their trust in him.
And to accomplish this goal, obviously, it would not have been sufficient to
meet with just with leaders and elders, or even the artisans, but he called
for, “a general gathering of the people – in order to pursue his goal of
reinstating the relationship between himself
and each and every member of the nation.”
We all need to count & to belong!
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Summary of Parshas Vayakhel/Pekudei - HaChodesh By, Rabbi Doug Zelden
KOHEN 1st Aliya: The Parsha begins
with the Mitzvah of Shabbos and the penalty for her
transgression. It is important to note that Pasuk 35:5 is classic
proof of the Oral Law. Those who deny the Oral Law must explain the literal
translation of this verse to prohibit having any burning flame on Shabbos. This
would forbid the use of lights, heat, and even Shabbos candles! It is the Oral
Law which teaches us that the G-d's prohibition was directed at lighting a
fire, not having a fire.
Moshe asked the Bnai Yisroel to donate the time, talents, and materials for the
construction of the Mishkan. The Bnai Yisroel responded with unbridled
enthusiasm. Exodus 35:1 pg.
373 in the Hertz Chumash
LEVI 2nd Aliya: Talents and materials
were donated and Betzallel and Oholiav were appointed as chief architects and
artists. The response to Moshe's appeal was so great that Moshe had to command
the people to stop their donations! (see, miracles do happen!) The outer coverings
of the Mishkan and the inner tapestries are detailed. The beams of the Mishkan,
the Aron akodesh, and the Shulchan - Table are described. V.30 pg.
375
3rd Aliya: The Menorah and
the Golden inner Altar are described as is the annointing oil. Ex.
37:17 pg.379
4th Aliya: This is always the
Aliya that connects the double parshios. Vayakhel ends
detailing the outer
ramped Altar, the Washstand, and the Mishkan's surrounding enclosure.
Pekudei begins with an accounting of the materials used in the
construction of the Mishkan. ( gold = 4,386.5
lb. /
silver = 15,088.75 lb. / copper = 10,620
lb. ) Ex. 38:1 pg.
380 (at the end of pg.381 we continue on pg. 385)
5th Aliya: The Kohein Gadol's
Vest/Ephod and Breastplate/Choshen are described. Ex.
39:2 pg. 386
6th Aliya: Beginning with the
Robe/M’eel, the remaining garments of the Kohein Gadol and the other Kohanim
are detailed, and then Moshe inspects the completed Mishkan. Moshe certifies
that the entire project followed the exact details of Hashem's instructions.
Moshe then blesses the workers. V.22 pg. 387
7th Aliya: On the 1st day of
Nissan, 2449, the Mishkan was assembled. After every vessel was properly in
place, the presence of Hashem, the Shechina, descended in a cloud and filled
the Mishkan. Ex. 40:1 pg. 389
Maftir Aliya – Parshas HaChodesh: This week, in
addition to the regular Parsha, we read the section known as HaChodesh. The
additional sections of Shekalim, Zachor, Parah, and Chodesh are read prior to
Pesach for both commemorative and practical reasons. This additional section
from Shemos, Parshas Bo, Chapter 12, is read on the Shabbos before the month of
Nissan, or on the Shabbos of Rosh Chodesh Nissan. This section is an account of
the very first Mitzvah given to the Jewish people as a nation. It includes the
concept of Rosh Chodesh - the New Moon, as well as the basic laws of Pesach and
the Pascal Lamb. Being that Pesach starts on the 15th of Nissan, this section
is read about two weeks before Pesach begins. As with Parshas Parah, Chazal
wanted the reading of this Parsha to be a reminder that Pesach is almost upon
us! Only two more weeks to make the necessary arrangements to get to
Yerushalayim and bring the Paschal Lamb! Only two more weeks and your house had
better be in order! (are you panicked yet?) It is interesting that Hashem selected
the Mitzvah of the New Moon as the first national Mitzvah. Basically, the
Mitzvah required two eye witnesses to testify before Beis Din that they had
seen the tiny sliver of the new moon's crescent that is the very first exposure
of the moon's new monthly cycle. The Beis Din would then declare the start of
the new month. The most obvious consequence of this procedure was the 29 or 30
day month, otherwise identified by a one or two day Rosh Chodesh. A two day
Rosh Chodesh is comprised of the 30th day of the previous month and the 1st day
of the new month. A one day Rosh Chodesh means that the preceding month was
only 29 days long making Rosh Chodesh the 1st day of the new month. This would
have an immediate effect on the scheduling of Yomim Tovim and other calendar
ordained activities. It underscores from the very inception of the nation that
the Beis Din, representing the Rabbinic leadership of the nation, were the
single most important factor in guaranteeing the practice of Torah throughout
time. It was as if G-d would wait for Beis Din to notify Him when His Yomim
Tovim were to be. Exodus
12:1 pg. 253 from Parshas
Bo
Haftorah: HaChodesh - Ezekiel Chapter 45:16 pg. 1001 This
week's Haftorah is from Yechezkel - Ezekiel Chapter 45 and is related to the
reading of Parshas Hachodesh. The latter chapters of Yechezkel describe the
future Bais Hamikdash and the service that will take place once Mashiach has
come and the Jews have returned to Eretz Israel. The Haftorah describes the
offering that the Prince (the King or the High Priest) will bring on Rosh
Chodesh - the New Moon. This selection from Yechezkel is especially appropriate
for the Shabbos that precedes or coincides with the beginning of the month of
Nissan. The month of Nissan is known as the month of redemption. Our exodus
from Egypt took place in the month of Nissan. The Mishkan was first assembled
on Rosh Chodesh Nissan. The Mizbeach was inaugurated into service during the
first 12 days of Nissan. Therefore, we hope that this year, in the month of
Nissan, we will again merit to be redeemed from exile, rebuild the Bais
Hamikdash, and again inaugurate the Mizbeach by bringing the Rosh Chodesh
offering in the service of G-d.
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