Nothing lifts us up like giving! While our natural instincts may tend toward looking out for number one, the act of giving is what truly makes us human. In Vayakhel we read of how the entire nation of Israel rose up to the occasion, and gave and gave, both of their possessions and of their talents, to make for HaShem a Sanctuary so that He can dwell amongst them.

Vayakhel ((Exodus 35:1 - 38:20)

Parashat Vayakhel is read on Shabbat:

Adar I 25, 5782/February 26, 2022

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