The opening verse of this week’s parasha, Tetzaveh, commands the people to bring clear olive oil for lighting. The Hebrew phrase used for the purpose of this oil is “l’ha-alot ner tamid ...

One may wonder why Parshat Tetzave starts at the end of Perek כז, with the oil for the Menora, which was already mentioned in the beginning of Teruma (שמן למאור) it would probably make ...

The opening words of Parshat Tetzaveh are: “You shall further instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling a Ner Tamid” (Exodus 27:20) ...

Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 28 books including “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every Torah Portion.” Visit him at www.JewishPoetry.net ...

Parashat Tetzaveh provides us with complete instructions for fashioning the garments of the Kohen Gadol, a challenge successfully taken up by the Temple Institute. This coming Shabbat we read ...