Vayakhel and Shekalim Themes
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.
On these themes in Vayakhel
See also across the library
The Mishkanמשכן
- Sanctuary Preparation and HanukkahChanukah · תרס"ה · Essay 3
- Drawing heavenly shefa through the showbreadEmor · תרס"ד · Essay 2
- Fixed avodah rooted in the eternalAcharei Mot · תרס"ד · Essay 2
- Bnei Yisrael as partners in Torah and creationTerumah · תרס"ד · Essay 1
- Unity Through Divine PurposeVayigash · תרס"ד · Essay 1