The Holy Vessels - Kaporet

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1. Vessels of the Mishkan

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman

   The second mention of the Menorah opens the unit discussing the priests, and expresses the service of those who do not have access to God's direct revelation. The Altar of Incense and the washing basin are not mentioned alongside the other vessels, because they are not vessels that define the Mishkan; rather, they enable the work in the Mishkan. The washing basin enables the priests to work in the Mishkan, while the incense enables the Divine Presence to dwell in the Mishkan without endangering the people.

2. The Ark of the Covenant

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   What is the purpose of the Ark of the Covenant? Through a textual analysis in Parshat Teruma, it is clear that the Ark (containing the Tablets of Testimony) and the Ark's covering (with the keruvim from between which God spoke to Moshe) represents the very heart of the Mishkan, The Ark also represents God's revelation to His nation as recorded upon the tablets of stone- thus the Ark expresses the mutual connection between God and Israel. 

3. Teruma - Mishkan Vessels

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 18 minutes

   The detailed description of the vessels of the Mishkan stands out in contrast to the Torah's usual terseness, especially since the instructions about the vessels are seemingly relevant only for a small group of people. And yet - the rest of the nation cannot remain ignorant. As we look more closely, while stepping back, we see how the Torah's details fit into the bigger picture, and we gain insight into the symbolism of the vessls.