Parasha Summary
Parashat Vayakhel recounts Moshe assembling Bnei Yisrael to instruct them about Shabbat observance and the construction of the Mishkan. Emphasizing Shabbat as a day of rest, Moshe warns against melachah (creative labor), reinforcing its sanctity. The people generously donate materials for the Mishkan, demonstrating their repentance after the sin of the Golden Calf. Betzalel and Oholiav, endowed with divine wisdom, oversee the skilled craftsmanship. The detailed account of the Mishkan’s construction reflects its spiritual significance as a dwelling place for the Shechinah. The parasha highlights the unity of Klal Yisrael in fulfilling Hashem’s commandments with devotion and precision.