

Parashat Truma: Building Presence in Our Deserts
In this week’s parashah, Terumá, God speaks to Moses with a surprising instruction. Before describing measurements, materials, or structures—even before discussing the sanctuary itself—there is a call directed straight to the heart of the people: "And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to the children of Israel, that they take for Me a contribution; from every man whose heart moves him, you shall take My offering." The Torah doesn’t say “give to Me,” but “take for Me”—v







