Vayakhel: Pedigree vs Skill
The Sanctuary in the desert emphasized how Jews are different yet equal.

The Sanctuary in the desert emphasized how Jews are different yet equal.
The case for understanding how a Jew can sin in the first place.
The unnatural cause of the problem and the unnatural solutions to the problem.
The "Other Side" has a Divine mandate. But we must not be impressed.
The unmatched connection with G-d is achieved through Torah study.
The power of Mitzvot to unite us with G-d.
Trust in G-d means expecting everything will be revealed good.
Submitting to service is the best way to help yourself.
The redemption from Egyptian slavery was the first step in a constant process leading to the final redemption.
Doing a Mitzvah is much more than getting a reward or deflecting punishment.
The Shabbat before the new month is always special.
Divine energy must be hidden for evil to exist.
The lesson we learn from when Zippora saved Moshe's life.
Everything comes from G-d. But how?
The hidden blessing and eternal lesson of the siege on Jerusalem.
G-d hides Himself from creation so we can exist.
The inner workings of Jewish mutual responsibility.
Viewing existence from G-d's perspective.
How to recognize the miracles hidden in nature.
Jewish mysticism promotes two true streams of consciousness.
Lessons from Yitzchak who never left Israel.
Defining existence and appreciating the parameters of our relationship with G-d.
Banishing darkness can be accomplished by the very young.
The most powerful and effective way to do Teshuva.
In comparison to the Creator, all of creation doesn't register.
The story of Abraham and Sarah defines the unique roles of men and women in building a Jewish home.
A new perspective on Mitzvot that can change every challenge we face.
How science proved a minority can inspire and transform an overwhelming majority.
The Rebbe identified specific world events as divine messages and explained how we should respond.
All 613 Mitzvot are encapsulated in the first two of the Ten Commandments.