The cherubim are also woven into the fabric of the Tabernacle curtains and also of the parochet, the “veil” that divides the Holy of Holies from the rest of the Tabernacle.
The aspiration to build the Temple and fulfill the commandments has accompanied the people of Israel since the destruction of the Temple almost 2,000 years ago.
The portion of Mishpatim, which deals with human relationships, highlights the significance of social trust and the severe consequences of its absence.
The indelible impression made by this encounter keeps alive the knowledge of our uniqueness and closeness to God, and of the promise that will be kept.
We must not confuse the proper respect we deserve as parents and teachers with disrespect for the dignity of children and students. We have learned this from Yitro as well.
As the exodus from Egypt was brought about by the faith of the women, so too will be the future redemption.
Independence does not negate the educational role. On the contrary, it empowers it.
Jewish history has known periods of great darkness, but these were always followed by a renewal of the light.
The Torah explicitly says the Children of Israel spent 430 years in English, but our sages and Torah commentators say they only spent 210.
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