I heard from Rabbi Taback that Aron (Ark of
testimony) in Hebrew has within it the word Or (Means light in Hebrew). It was the source of knowledge of G-ds will (Torah), the Menorah was the means to
spread this light, the instruction around the written law (the Mishna and Oral Law) and thus the Menorah was kept in the holy area, just
outside the holy of holies where the Ark of testimony was kept. We see the instruction (light) has to be lit with
only the purest of olive oil, the lesson is be careful where you get you knowledge
from, if it is not coming from the purest of places it may lead you astray.
Did you know about garments of thought?
Two of the Kohen Gadol’s (High priest’s) garments were made
to Atone for the sinful thoughts of the nation, these were the Ephod –Exodus 28 v5-7 (Apron - atoned for thoughts about Idol
Worship) and the Choshen Exodus 28:v15-29 (Breastplate – atoned for having a bad eye, jealousy
and corruption). I saw a short vort
brought down by Benjamin Rose who quotes the Kli Yakar bringing down an interesting
and beautiful insight, you see in the instruction for making these two items
the Torah uses the term “Maase Choshev” this means made by experts, but the Kli
Yakar points out that a thought in Hebrew is “Machshava” we see within the
Torah the words used in making the 2 items that Atone for thoughts against G-d,
need to be made by experts or actually the translation could mean made with
Thought in the service of G-d.
Have a Good week
G-d Bless.
Michael
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