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Every adult Jew is commanded by G-d,

To give half a shekel as an offering in the Sanctuary for the ‘redemption of the soul’.

It is taught how to make a laver, anointing oils and incense mixtures,

And the masters of Bezatzel and Hagaliav are instructed how to assemble the Sanctuary.

After not waiting for Moshe to stay on Mount Sinai for forty days and nights,

the Children of Israel persuaded Aharon to make them a G-d of gold.

Because they wanted to sing the golden calf – a new idol for themselves as soon as possible,

G-d decided to put the Jews to death, because they preferred their union with Him to something else.

Moshe, in despair at the treachery, breaks the Tablets of the Covenant received at Sinai,

destroys the golden calf and executes his kinsmen who betrayed the covenant with G-d.

At the same time, he cries to G-d for mercy for those who remained,

Forgiving the Jews, G-d said that their descendants will carry the burden of this sin for a long time.

Moshe begged G-d to continue to accompany His people on their journey to the Holy Land,

He made new Tablets so that G-d would inscribe His Covenant on them.

After revealing the Attributes of Mercy, so as not to endanger his brethren,

Moshe covered his face with a veil, for it emitted a burning light.