Sanctuary, Completion, and Renewal

מפ' ויקהל פקודי ופ' החודש.

“From Parashat Vayakhel–Pekudei and Parashat HaChodesh.”

The Sefat Emet introduces his teaching by noting that the ideas he is about to present relate to Vayakhel–Pekudei and to Parashat HaChodesh, suggesting a thematic link between the completion of the Mishkan and the renewal represented by the new month.

Summary: The teaching draws a connection between the closing sections of the Mishkan’s construction and the spiritual renewal symbolized by Parashat HaChodesh.