From JobShuk…back in the day
Why does the Torah go into so much detail about Korbanot? Most people nowadays fall asleep when the Parsha goes into detail about the Mishkan construction and the sacrifices. We even see in the Haftorah for Tzav, taken from Yirmiyahu, that Hashem didn’t command the forefathers with sacrifices. All He asked was that they hear …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 22: Parshat Tzav”
The parsha begins "Adam ki yakriv michem korban laHashem", when man brings from yourself a [voluntary] sacrifice to G-d, and continues with the details of the sacrifice. Some of the commentaries note that the extraneous use of michem, from yourself, comes to teach us that sacrifices are of little value when given from our pockets …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 21: Parshat Vayikra”
At the end of the Parsha, after the Mishkan is set up, Hashem commands Moshe to anoint it and all the utensils with oil, in order to sanctify it. I can picture my daughter, a few years from now, learning this, and taking the oil from the kitchen to "anoint" her toys and perhaps some …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 20: Parshat Pikudei”
Luckily, this year is a leap year, or else I would’ve certainly just lumped Vayakhel and Pikudei together, as well as the other double-Parshas, and we’d have fewer lessons. When collecting raw materials to be used in the construction of the Mishkan, Moshe becomes overwhelmed by the response of the people and instructs them to …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 20: Parshat Vayakhel”
While Moshe was receiving the Luchot from Hashem, the Jewish people believed that Moshe was delayed in returning and grew fearful. They turned to Aharon who instructed them to collect jewelry, and before Moshe returns, they had created this golden calf. This story fits a little too well with the final efforts of a business …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 19: Parshat Ki Tisa”
I stumbled across this article while researching my own, which goes into much more depth than I would, so I’ll be brief here. The purpose of the Kohen’s clothing, as some explain, and perhaps the entire mishkan and mikdash, are to inspire the people to an awe of G-d. The magnificent structure and symbols lead …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 18: Parshat Titzave”
Most of us know the famous commentary on the beginning of Parshat Truma. The question raised is why the text uses the language of "taking" when referring to donations of a voluntary heart. The common explanation is that we receive more than we give when donating or being charitable, especially for G-d’s will. Is there …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 17: Parshat Truma”
This series has commonly discussed business-related lessons learned out from non-business-related stories and verses in the weekly Parsha. I believe that this may be one of the "70 countenances to the Torah." It’s enjoyable for me to find and share these lessons, and I hope you enjoy reading them. When interpreting the Torah, it’s easy …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 16: Parshat Mishpatim”
As Kohelet says, there is nothing new under the sun. When Yitro advises Moshe to appoint chiefs to manage the routine issues that a nation will encounter, he speaks from experience. Yitro, an expert in many religions and priest of a few, has learned from and lived under many nations. His advice is completely practical …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 15: Parshat Yitro”
I usually don’t stray from the simple reading of the Torah for this series; why should I with so many things to learn right in front of us. But there’s a figure that is said to have made a huge impact, but isn’t mentioned in this parsha. That figure, of course, is Nachshon ben Aminadav. …
Continue reading “Nisht in Shabbos Gereht, vol. 14: Parshat B’Shalach”