"Vayak'hel" - Gathering the People
This words means "and he assembled."
What is Vayak'hel?
This was the portable sanctuary built in the desert.
What is the Mishkan?
What is gold?
"Pekudei" refers to this concept.
What is accounting/reckoning?
This value is emphasized by commanding Shabbat before construction.
What is rest/boundaries/spiritual balance?
After which major sin did Moshe gather the people again?
What is the sin of the Golden Calf?
The Ark held these sacred items.
What are the Tablets (Luchot)?
Women donated these items made from personal mirrors to create the laver.
What are copper mirrors?
This leader gave a detailed accounting of the Mishkan funds.
Who is Moshe?
The Mishkan teaches that holiness requires this collective effort.
What is community?
Before instructing about building the Mishkan, Moshe first commanded this mitzvah.
What is Shabbat?
This artisan was appointed to oversee the construction.
Who is Bezalel?
This blue dye was used in the Mishkan's fabrics.
What is techelet?
This phrase repeats to show the people followed instructions exactly.
What is "as Hashem commanded Moshe"?
The generous donors were motivated by this inner quality.