In the Portion we review building of 

The Mishkan - a Temple in the Desert

 

1

Are building plans a holy theme?

 

Remember it's also built 

With all the wealth redeemed... when

Israel Left the Slavery of Egypt.

 

2

Did the Israelites ignore Amalekite threats or

Pharo's revenge desires and

7 Canaanite confederations - and Others-'

Hoping to destroy the people?

 

Was the Almighty trying to build something

OR to keep the nation's mind away from rebellion and

Towards a new way of religious spiritual ity?

 

Maybe the G-dly and Moses way- to protect the nation is

The Israelite Answer to a threatening world - that

IS TO BUILD HOLY PLACES OF REFUGE 

Especially for the SOUL

 

and the portion teaches us also that

we ALL need to 

Contribute and Participate in that!

 

Maybe such building plans ARE holy.

 

Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Andy Eichenholz