D'var for Ki Tisa

This week's d'var is written by Sam Burg.

The portion discusses the counting of the Israelites, the washbasin of the Tabernacle, the anointing oils for the priests and kings, the incense offering, and the Sabbath. The Torah then relates the story of the Golden Calf, G‑d's anger at the Jewish people, Moses successfully arguing for Divine forgiveness for the sin, the subsequent breaking of the tablets, and the giving of the second tablets.

Adapted from Chabad.org

D'var for Terumah!

Last week's d'var was written by Noah Abraham.

In Parsha Terumah, God gives an in-depth and detailed description of how he wants the Israelites to
build the sanctuary. God explains all this to Moses while he is on Mount Sinai. God’s plans for the
sanctuary were specifically for it to be taken down, transported, and then put back up. In general, God
wants two three-sided structure made out wood and cloth. One would be a protective outside, and the
other would contain the ark within.