Vayakhel
Vayakhel is the 36th torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and the first in the book of Exodus. The name "Vayakhel" comes from the first word of the portion in Hebrew, meaning "and he assembled." The portion describes the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where the Israelites would worship God during their 40 years of wandering in the desert.
Moses is commanded by God to have the Israelites contribute materials for the Tabernacle's construction. The
The portion also includes the instructions for the priestly garments, which are to be made with exacting
The construction of the Tabernacle is seen as a collective effort, with each person contributing according