Vayakhel-Pikudei

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HaChodesh Hazeh LaChem

10 March 2026

This discourse, taught by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Hachodesh in 1975, discusses the double dimension represented by the months of Nisan, revelation from above, and Tishrei, effort from below....

"This Month is for You the Head of the Months"

21 March 2017

The Rebbe taught this discourse on Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekudei in 1966. A fascinating presentation of the delight in Torah study and observing Mitzvos.

Bayom Hasheni Hikriv - Shabbos Vayakhel-Pekudei 1968

1968

A class by Rabbi Nachman Sudak on a Chassidic discourse by the Rebbe, taught on Shabbat Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, 1968. Opening with the verse "On the second day the prince brought his offering," the...

Showing The Books

5770

Moses's careful financial accounting for the Sanctuary materials as a model of transparency and trustworthiness in handling communal funds. The month of Nisan, the month of redemption from Egypt, is...

Means To An End

5773

On the relationship between work and Shabbat as expressed at the opening of Vayakhel: work has intrinsic value but also points toward Shabbat as its goal. The Torah's message is that individuals and...

Gathering Together

5769

On the great gathering that opened the Vayakhel Sedra, when Moses assembled all the Jewish people the day after receiving the second Tablets. The connection between Shabbat, which Moses taught at...

Coming In From Outside

5772

The concept of entering the Temple requiring purification, using the mysterious Red Heifer ritual that is performed outside the Temple precinct. Coming from outside to enter the Temple mirrors the...

Reaching For The Essence

5712

This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, 5712 (1952). Moses gathered the people and announced 'these are the things G-d has commanded you', then separately...