Vayakhel, וַיַּקְהֵל

Vayakhel, וַיַּקְהֵל And He Assembled 35:1-38:20

MEDITATION: Not Consumed By Our Raging Emotions (Parashat Vayakhel)

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In this meditation, we look at the Shabbat prohibition of “not kindling a fire in all your dwelling places” (Exodus 35:3) in dialogue with the burning bush incident, interpreting the “fire” as any strong emotion that threatens to consume you and understanding the prohibition against kindling such a fire “in all your dwelling places” as

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MEDITATION: What Unites Our Fragmented Parts (Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei)

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This meditation explores the relationship between the mishkan (Tabernacle), work and Shabbat. We start by noticing the multiplicity of vessels and labors and creations in the mishkan, noting that multiplicity inside ourselves as well, and feeling into the sense of overwhelm and fragmentation we sometimes experiece as a result. And then we consider what makes

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WOW (Word of the Week): עזים, “Goats” — Staying Connected to the Source (Parashat Vayakhel)

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The women quite literally spun the wool while it was still on the goats’ backs. (Click image to read more)

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