Bs”d
Parshas Terumah (5762)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
In our sedra we have the commandments of the Mishkan for the edifice that was the resting place and home for the Shchinah. Amongst the instructions of the kapores the lid of the aron, we find (22:18) that the two kruvim must be hammered from one piece. From the point of view of the technology of the gold the same affect could have been accomplished through souldering. It could have been done in a way that isn’t noticeable and equally strong. To add to the difficulty the two kruvim represented two opposites—one Hashem himself, and the other—Clal Yisroel, which is all the more reason for not being a solid piece.
In the reality of this materialistic world the personification of the Shchinha, the presence of Hashem and man are very much apart. The goal is to bring them together through the various mitzvos and general avodah. This ability to unite is drawn from their essence which is really one.
The sefer Nefesh HaChayim and the Tanya explain that our neshama is a part of Hashem, our essence is part of Hashem. This concept is the concept of “nuksheh”,the oneness of the kruvim.
To have a real benefit from the up and coming Yom Tov of Purim it is essential to invest time and effort daily from now in preparation; learning material pertaining to Purim.
Have a happyJ, good week