In our Parashah, Bnei Israel are given the wondrous command (25:3-16 ), by Hashem,‘from every man whose heart motivates him..they shall make a Sanctuary' for Hashem, and also construct all its ...

Torah scrolls in the ark of Em Habonim Synagogue of Casablanca, Morocco. Consider, for example, one of the dietary laws. The Torah states that one may not eat meat and milk together (14:21).

The ark described in the Torah, which housed the Ten Commandments tablets among other holy objects, was hidden after the destruction of the First Temple, per rabbinic tradition.

The Ark is considered the holiest item in Judaism, and the focal point of Jewish spiritual life, yet its contents, the Torah and commandments, are accessible to everyone. Judaism is not elitist.

From the Torah, it seems that the journey involved a war with an enemy, and the ark was taken to war at the head of the fighting army. The Torah quotes what Moses would say when the ark would go ...

Many, many years ago, before you were born, the little Torah lived in a handsome wooden ark with an embroidered velvet curtain. Next to the little Torah stood several big Torahs wearing soft ...

During this time, Rabbis remove Torah scrolls from their ark, carry them over through the congregation and read certain passages to close the cycle and welcome the new. The holiday lasts around ...

MILFORD — The Chabad House Jewish Center unveiled its new Torah ark during a dedication ceremony on Sept. 11 of the “Community Shul" — its synagogue — which also commemorated 9/11 ...