שפת אמת

Vayakhel and Shekalim Themes

Vayakhel · תרנ"ד (1893) · Essay 1

Vayakhel · Shekalim · Mishkan · Half-Shekel

לפ' ויקהל ופ' שקלים

“Concerning Parashat Vayakhel and Parashat Shekalim.”

This introductory line signals that the Sefat Emet will link the themes of Vayakhel—community gathering and sanctified action—with those of Shekalim, which emphasize each individual’s contribution to the collective holiness of Israel.