Teruma: Contemplating What We Create

The behavioural economist Dan Ariely did a series of experiments on what is known as the IKEA effect, or “why we overvalue what we make.” The name comes, of course, from the store that sells self-assembly furniture.

The Quest for Happiness in the Context of Parshat Teruma

Parashat Teruma rounds off the exodus and liberation of the children of Israel, which began with their departure from Egypt. Later, the gift of the Torah and the ten commandments followed. Now, the time has come to establish a "dwelling"...

Teruma: The Mitzvah to Build the Beit Hamikdash

22-minute video class given by Rav Avi GROSSMAN.

Teruma: Fighting Against Laziness

The Parsha begins with Hashem instructing Moshe Rabbeinu to tell the people to bring the raw materials necessary in order to build the Mishkan (tabernacle).

Parsha in a minute - Teruma