Parashat Vayakhel: Tabernacle Built

The Erection of the Tabernacle and the Sacred Vessels illustration from the 1728 Figures de la Bible

Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels.

Parashat Ki Tisa: Golden Calf

Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets.

Parashat Tetzaveh: Priestly Garments

Priestly breastplate parashat tetzaveh

Parashat Tetzaveh reports God’s commands to bring olive oil for the lamp (מְנוֹרָה‎, Menorah), make sacred garments for the priests, conduct an ordination ceremony, and make an incense altar.

Parashat Terumah: Tabernacle Plans

Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan – including the ark, table, menorah, and sacrificial altar – as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains.

Parashat Mishpatim: Laws and Justice

Parashat Mishpatim sets out a series of laws, which some scholars call the Covenant Code. It reports the people’s acceptance of the covenant with God.

Parashat Yitro: Revelation at Sinai

Yitro gives Moses advice in Parasha Yitro

The parasha tells of Yitro’s (Jethro’s) organizational counsel to Moses and God’s revelation of the Ten Commandments to the Israelites at Mount Sinai.

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