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Summary
In this Torah portion, Aaron and the priests are given their clothing for work in the Sanctuary. This marks the completion of the Tabernacle construction. Moses anoints Aaron and his sons to make their priestly positions official. A cloud descends upon the Tent of Meeting, and God’s presence fills the Tabernacle.
Parashat Pekudei
Torah Reading
Exodus 38:21-40:38, 12:1-20
Haftarah
Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 | Shabbat HaChodesh
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Daf Yomi
Sanhedrin 98
The Messiah arrives today.
Sanhedrin 97
When will the Messiah come?
Sanhedrin 96
Boiling blood.
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