AS RASHI EXPLAINED in last week’s parsha, the Aron was comprised of three boxes, one within each other. The outer most box was made of a thin layer of gold, as was the innermost one. These two boxes sandwiched a thicker, inner box made of wood, which certainly made it lighter and easier to carry.
OSTENSIBLY THIS IS a parsha about the building of the Mishkan and the crafting of its implements. As such, it is one of the lesser dramatic parshios, not one that most people look forward to each year. This week’s parsha, and Tetzaveh after it, seems more like an introduction to the drama of Parashas Ki Sisa.
Parashas Mishpatim, Issue #882 – By Pinchas Winston And one who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. (Shemos 21:7) OF THE MANY mitzvos found in this week’s parsha, one of them is to not curse one’s parents. The mitzvah to honor one’s father and mother is not only included…
Parashas Yisro, Issue #881 – By Pinchas Winston LAST WEEK I learned a lesson that I think can be applied to this week’s parsha. It’s a long story, but the punchline will justify its telling. Two week’s ago I gave my son a check, which I postdated for the following week, so I would have…
Parashas Beshallach, Issue #880 / CTD #15: Who Are You? – By Pinchas Winston God said to Moshe, “Why do you cry out to Me?” (Shemos 14:15) TRY TO IMAGINE what it was like. After 210 years, and against all odds, the Jewish people had broken through the previous impenetrable borders of Egypt, and gone…
