Israel had a sudden change of heart: From building a golden calf unto Hathor, to a golden Tabernacle unto the One True God. This radical deliverance was confirmed by a radical generosity of the people — giving their gold unto God’s work!
In a world obsessed with materialism, holding onto wealth out of fear, and arguing over what the tithing ceiling is, what happens when Israel’s generosity literally overflows?
Torah Portion: Vayak’hel-Pekudei / And He Assembled
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You should look into Andrew Hoy’s description of the temple! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ztDi–LlI Very interesting!