Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi Yitzchak Ariel Parshat Tetzaveh begins with the description of the oil that was used to light the menorah in the Bet Hamikdash. The Torah tells us that the oil used needs to be ‘zach’ (pure) and ‘katit’ (pressed). Rashi explains that “pure olive oil†means […]
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Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi David Cohen You shall make the planks of the Mishkan of shiitim wood. (26:15) The Midrash Tanchuma tells us that these wooden planks were actually the result of Yaakov Avinu’s foresight. Yaakov provided his descendants with the strength they needed when they were enslaved. Every day […]