And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing. (Exodus 36:4) The building of the Tabernacle required each person to contribute to the work from his own skill set. The tanners did the tanning, weavers did the weaving, carpenters did the carpentry, metal smiths did the smithing and so on. Each...

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Shemot (Exodus) 6:2–9:35 | Yechezkiel (Ezekiel) 28:25–29:21 Knowledge of the historical background is essential to a correct understanding of this passage. Ezekiel is one of the few prophets to carefully date his prophecies. Egypt played an important role during this critical time in Judah’s history. As Babylon was rising in power, it was Egypt that allied with fledging Assyria in hopes to stop the rise...

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As hard as it is to believe, we have come again to the last month of the Biblical calendar, the month of Adar. But before we begin the cycle of months again, we are privileged to remember and celebrate the events recorded in the Book of Esther. This celebration, which is in the middle of the month, is known as Purim, where the Holy One...

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