Parashat Tetzaveh: The Essence of The Menorah

When we look at the Menorah’s physical form, we need to note its articulate design. The design of the Menorah is not random. Every design of the Menorah has a symbolic meaning. From its flowery base to its almond-shaped cups, the Torah describes the Menorah as a tree shooting upward from its root stock. Join Yehezqel Italqi as he explains how the Essence of The Menorah is a microcosm of man.

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[devorahvalentine]

Thank you so much for your teachings they are a blessing to many

[batyahartist]

Always tov teachings of highest levels, tov shabbos batya

[a.m]

Todah Rabbi for this message. We were like headless chicken without your teachings... BARUCH HA'SHEM.

[A_Gaye]

Thank you Rabbi, for another enlightening lecture. You are truly a blessing during these very disturbing times.

[crystalwatkins]

Wow! Beautiful teaching Rav! Thank you

[katierose]

This teaching is a blessing to me. Thank you so much. The process of crushing/pressing the ego is very very painful and can begin to feel impossible for me. I have been battling fatigue and hopelessness concerning my success in this process. I am grateful for the encouragement, it is timely. I do not normally cry a lot but as I’ve been wrestling with the Lord, over my struggles in this process, I have felt great distress that I won’t succeed due to my own nature and the weakness within me in dealing with the nature of others who challenge me through their own behavior. I cry and cry in anger in distress. It turns out I have a lot of anger, sadness, and hatred. It grieves me. I hope this is not abnormal. I press on rabbi, thank you.

[TabernacleTeacher]

Tree of Knowledge of good and Evil is Menorah.

[a.m]

You NAIED it Dev, WHEN you mentioned KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT PRACTICE is a SIN.