The Mikdash and the Mishkan

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1. The Mishkan and the Mikdash

   Haftarot: Vayak'hel

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   This haftara discusses the building of the Temple. Comparing the haftara with the parasha highlights the differences between the Mishkan and the Mikdash. The walls of the Mishkan envelop the keilim, while in the Mikdash the structure seems to be the essence. The building itself seems to emanate symbolism and spiritual meaning. The Mishkan transmits simplicity and intimacy, while the Mikdash emanates power and grandeur. The Mishkan is internal, and focused on Am Yisrael. The Mikdash is focused outwardly, on the entire world and all the nations.

2. God's Presence in the Mikdash and the Mishkan

   Haftarot: Pekudei

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   There is an essential distinction between God's presence in the Mikdash and in the Mishkan. In the Mishkan no human intervention is necessary to promote the Shekhina, while in the Mikdash the Divine Presence is dependent on the actions of the nation. What is the reason behind this distinction? Does it stem from a different spiritual status? From a different divine leadership? Or perhaps from the approach of the present leadership (Moshe vs. Shlomo)?

3. The Beit HaMikdash

   Rabbi Alex Israel

   The Mikdash is much larger than the Mishkan and is filled with a disproportionate number of vessels in comparison to the Mishkan. The dating of the commencement of the building of the Mikdash to Yetziat Mitzrayim defines the Mikdash as the pinnacle of the redemption of Egypt. The Cherubs and the windows have a unique role in the Mikdash. The different systems for counting the months of the year are evaluated.