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We cover the outside of God\u2019s Tent with cloth.
\r\nOn this cloth,
\r\na whole flap
\r\nwill run beyond the Tent;
\r\nthat flap
\r\nmust be folded back
\r\nand on to the Tent again.
\r\n
\r\n*
\r\n
\r\nMuch of life is made of this:
\r\nfinding the holiness
\r\nthat has gone beyond its borders
\r\nand grasping it
\r\nand letting it guide you
\r\nall the way back to God\u2019s Tent.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\nFrom: The House at the Center of the World: Poetic Midrash on Sacred,<\/em> <\/a>Ben Yehuda Press.
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\u201cAnd make for the tent a covering of tanned ram skins, and a covering of <\/span>tachashim (<\/em>JPS,\u00a0dolphins<\/em>) <\/span>skins above\u201d (verse 14). Two questions from this verse. First, why does the goat hair cover need two more covers? The second is what does <\/span>tachashim<\/em> <\/span>mean? <\/span>Tachashim<\/em> <\/span>is translated as fine leather in some places. <\/span>Tachash<\/em> <\/span>also means an aquatic mammal, like a dolphin or seal. It is unclear, however, where the Israelites would procure dolphin and seal skins in the middle of the wilderness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Ibn Ezra gives a practical reason. This extra covering was meant to protect the Mishkan from the rain. This reminds me of my father and brother who both have rolled up tarps ready to spread over the Sukkah when it rains to protect the decorations and lights inside. Unlike the tarp, this roof is on all the time. It\u2019s possible that Ibn Ezra arrives at this answer due to the use of marine animal skins. These skins would be best suited to protect the tent from water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The idea of degrees of holiness is prevalent throughout Tanach. The Jewish people are a holy nation, with the Levites representing the holiest of tribes, and the Kohen Gadol the holiest of Levites. Our festivals are holy days, but the holiness of Shabbat trumps the festivals, and Yom Kippur is the holiest day of all. The land of Israel is a holy place, with Jerusalem the holiest city in the land and the Temple the holiest place in the city. So, it is no surprise that this holiness hierarchy extends to the Tabernacle (and later the Holy Temple) itself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Rabbi Avi Billet, in a commentary on Parshat Ki Tisa, pointed out that the phrase <\/span>Kodesh Kodashim<\/span><\/em> \u2013 Holy of Holies, is used in Tanach mostly in reference to some part of the Tabernacle. The vessels, the showbread, the sacrificial fire, and some sacrifices were called Kodesh Kodashim<\/em>. But the instance of the phrase in Exodus 26:33 is different. Here the commandment is to make a curtain to separate ha\u2019Kodesh<\/em>, the Holy, from \u201cKodesh Ha-Kodashim<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 - the Holy of Holies. The Tabernacle and everything in it were holy, but this room \u2013 the Holy of Holies \u2013 surpasses the holiness of all else. The use of \u201cKodesh Ha-Kodashim<\/em>\u201d is only applied to this room of the Tabernacle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

So, why the curtain? The 19<\/span>th<\/span> century commentator, the Netziv,\u00a0 asks why are the words \u201cfor you\u201d included in the commandment to Moses to make a curtain that will \u201cseparate, for you, between the Holy and The Holy of Holies\u201d? In answer, the Netziv refers to two ways in which biblical text denotes a division. One is with the use of the letter <\/span>lamed<\/span><\/em> which denotes a clear division, as in the creation story and the separation \u201c<\/span>Bayn mayim l'mayim<\/span><\/em> \u2013 between water and water.\u201d The other is\u00a0 with the duplication of the word \u201cbayn<\/em>\u201d as in this context \u2013 \u201c<\/span>Bayn ha\u2019Kodesh u\u2019bayn Kodesh ha\u2019Kodashim<\/span><\/em>.\u201d The latter, contends the Netziv, indicates a middle ground rather than a definitive separation; an area that has qualities of both things it is separating.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Why was this middle ground necessary? Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein points out a thorny problem. On the day the Tabernacle was inaugurated, Moses was prevented from entering it\u00a0 because the cloud of God was hovering above. But God\u2019s cloud was persistently over the Kodesh ha\u2019Kodashim<\/em>, so how was Moses ever able to enter it? The answer lies in the middle ground. We know from 1 Kings 8:8 that the poles of the Ark protruded somewhat into the area of the main sanctuary, which would effectively push the dividing curtain back from the Kodesh ha\u2019Kodashim<\/em>. By standing just inside the curtain, Moses could straddle the middle ground, separated from the Holy, inside the Holy of Holies, but not within the perimeter of the Ark over which the cloud of God hung, for even Moses was not allowed that close.<\/span><\/p>","post_main_content_image":{"id":104540,"alt":"","title":"-62724c78b3d69--62724c78b3d6bex15- milim kodesh 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The Ark of the Covenant is the Israelites\u2019 most precious religious object, produced by the master craftsman, Bezalel, and fittingly placed in the Tabernacle\u2019s inner sanctum (Exodus 26:33-34) - the most densely divine object and space. Yet, some mind-bending traditions report that this center was wholly void. A certain R. Levi reports that \u201cthe place Ark had no measure\u201d and miraculously occupied no space (b. Megillah 10b). And the Ark was entirely missing from the Second Temple, so that when the High Priest was to encounter God on the Day of Atonement, he entered into an utterly bare Holy of Holies. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

One of the more infamous, baffling possibilities pursued by mid-twentieth century artists was the art of nothingness. Perhaps the most famous example, from the realm of music, is <\/span>John Cage\u2019s \u201c4\u201933\u201d <\/span><\/a>\u2013 a composition in which not a single note is played for exactly four minutes and thirty-three seconds. In painting, we have works like Robert Rauschenberg\u2019s <\/span>White Paintings<\/span><\/i>, shown here, which consist of panels entirely covered in white. Of course, these provocative artists garnered precisely the dismissive reactions that they intended to elicit. Yet for those who listened and looked deeply, these artworks recall how there is no void in the gallery, pulsating with the sublime. The paradox of the Ark that occupies no space, and which is absent from the Temple teaches us that God is to be found precisely in the cacophonous hush of empty, holy things.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Illustration, used with kind permission of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation:\u00a0
\r\nRobert Rauschenberg: White Painting<\/em>, 1951,
\r\nOil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches (121.9 x 121.9 cm)
\r\n\u00a9Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
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What's with all the bling? If humility is a primary religious value, why doesn't God model that value in the construction of His home? Is the use of precious materials a divine affirmation of their value?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

One element common to most of the construction of the Tabernacle is that it is gilded or layered. Except for the Menorah, all of the vessels, including the carrying poles, are made of wood covered in gold or silver. In chapter 26, this theme carries over to the fabrics of the Mishkan as well, with simple goat skins surrounded by lavishly colored coverings above and below. What is the significance of all this? Why have a goat skin covering? Why use wood, rather than making everything from pure gold like the menorah?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The dynamic of inside and outside is central to the Tabernacle, with sanctity increasing as you move inwards. If this is the case, then perhaps the inner layers of the Tabernacle are the holiest as well. The Midrash on these verses expounds on the idea that God speaks to us not in strict accordance with the truth of His existence, but rather according to our own strength and capacity to receive and understand. This idea is a reflection not of weakness, of course, but of God's humility. God greatness is not threatened by confining it to human standards. Where you find God's strength, the rabbis teach, there you find his humility.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Perhaps the source of the glitz stems from the same idea, reflecting not divine affirmation, but simply human appreciation of all that glitters. What God needs is no more than a simple shepherd's hut of wood and goat skin, and in truth, not even that. But the radical message of the Torah is that this home is built to fit people's standards, not God's, and what people need in order to relate with awe and respect is gold, silver and other precious materials. 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In this chapter we continue with the details of the modular tabernacle - how many each of what types of pieces make up the structure, and how they fit together. Verse 6 discusses the gold clasps that can attach the cloths of the tabernacle together, concluding \u201cthe Tabernacle shall be one (ve-haya ha-mishkan ehad).\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The idea of the Tabernacle being \u201cone\u201d probably means, on the simple level, \u201cone whole,\u201d as the JPS translation has it. That is, the many pieces come together to make a whole. Even this understanding is not so simple, however, if we stop to think about it. Ibn Ezra, for example, compares the one-ness of the Tabernacle to the one-ness of a human being (whose body is made of many parts), the world, and even God. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

The simple act of putting together accomplishes something magical; a pile of 50 gold clasps and some large bolts of fabric become a tent. The fabric and leather and wood and metal becomes home to altars, a lamp, the ark. Ultimately all together they become home to God. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Musing on the meaning of unity in this verse has brought commentators to even grander conclusions. <\/span>Shelal David<\/span><\/i> (R. Yosef David Sinzheim) comments that the Tabernacle\u2019s unity is supposed to reflect the unity of the Jewish people in its creations, which was accomplished without coercion or dispute. Zohar (Pekudei) understands the one-ness of the Tabernacle is the unity of the earthly Temple with its heavenly counterpart. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As we continue to wade deeper into the details of the Tabernacle, our challenge will be to keep these unities in mind and heart. 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My father is fond of saying, \u201cmeasure twice and cut once\u201d when we work on household projects together. This wisdom became clear when we assembled the shelves for my new apartment and found that one panel came up short. Anyone who has ever worked with limited material on a carpentry project or when mending clothes knows the ramifications of hasty work. To avoid an unfortunate snafu, we rely on clear instructions to guide our work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Manufacturing is a central motif of Exodus 26, as the Torah lays out the designs of the tabernacle. In exquisite detail, we read about the means of assembly, the colors, materials, and dimensions. Everything must be done just so, or else the Holy of Holies might be wholly hole-y. Instructions of this nature feel devoid of meaning, yet the product described is of utmost importance to the religious practices of our tradition. As a result, this chapter is somewhat of a paradox; though the plot of our heritage tale is not developed by this section, the verses are vital for understanding the stage on which future events occur.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Looking beyond the physical arrangements described, a more relevant message emerges. These blueprints evoke the importance of careful planning. The unusual materials described - acacia wood, dolphin skin, colorful threads, and precious metals - suggest bringing together diverse elements in a unified product. Furthermore, these materials require artisans of many backgrounds to collaborate. Ultimately, the precision of construction yields a strong structure readily transported to serve a nomadic populace. A close look at the explicit details in this chapter uncovers an emphasis on intentionality and diversity in our modern Jewish community. 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From here to the end of the book of Exodus the Torah describes, in painstaking detail and great length, the construction of the Mishkan, the first collective house of worship of the Jewish people. Precise instructions are given for each item \u2013 the Tabernacle itself, the frames and drapes, and the various objects it contained \u2013 including their dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But why do we need to know how big the Tabernacle was? It did not function in perpetuity. Its primary use was during the wilderness years. Eventually it was replaced by the Temple, an altogether larger and more magnificent structure. What then is the eternal significance of the dimensions of this modest, portable construction?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

No physical space, however large, is big enough. On the other hand, no space is too small.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Torah commentators, especially the late Nechama Leibowitz, have drawn attention to the way the terminology of the construction of the Tabernacle is the same as that used to describe God\u2019s creation of the universe. The Tabernacle was, in other words, a\u202fmicro-cosmos, a symbolic reminder of the world God made. The fact that the Divine presence rested within it was not meant to suggest that God is here not there, in this place not that. It was meant to signal, powerfully and palpably, that God exists\u202fthroughout\u202fthe cosmos. It was a man-made structure to mirror and focus attention on the Divinely-created universe. It was in space what Shabbat is in time: a reminder of creation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The dimensions of the universe are precise, mathematically exact. Had they differed in even the slightest degree the universe, or life, would not exist. Only now are scientists beginning to realise\u202fhow\u202fprecise, and even this knowledge will seem rudimentary to future generations. We are on the threshold of a quantum leap in our understanding of the full depth of the words: \u201cHow many are your works, Lord; in wisdom You made them all\u201d (Ps. 104:24). The word \u201cwisdom\u201d here \u2013 as in the many times it occurs in the account of the making of the tabernacle \u2013 means, \u201cprecise, exact craftsmanship\u201d (see Maimonides,\u202fThe Guide for the Perplexed, III:54).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Precision matters. Order matters. The misplacement of even a few of the 3.1 billion letters in the human genome can lead to devastating genetic conditions. The famous \u201cbutterfly effect\u201d \u2013 the beating of a butterfly\u2019s wing somewhere may cause a tsunami elsewhere, thousands of miles away \u2013 tells us that small actions can have large consequences. That is the message the Tabernacle was intended to convey.<\/p>\r\n

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When Moses ascended Mount Sinai after the wondrous Revelation, God gave him a blueprint for the Tabernacle: \u201cMake me a Sanctuary that I may dwell between them [the people] exactly as I show you\u2026so you shall make it\u201d (Exod. 25:8\u20139). This Sanctuary was not for the sake of God, but for the Israelites so that they would be able to sense His Presence among them. The Ark of the Covenant was the first of the Tabernacle\u2019s furnishings.<\/p>\r\n

Why was the Ark of the Covenant accorded such importance? What was its function? Why were the stone tablets given at Mount Sinai placed inside the Ark and sealed under its cover? What were the roles of the cover and the cherubim above it?<\/p>\r\n

From among all of the Tabernacle\u2019s furnishings described in this parasha<\/em> the artist chooses to portray only the Ark of the Covenant, which he sees as a powerful symbol of God\u2019s Presence among the people of Israel. Moses was to \u201cdeposit in the Ark the tablets of the Pact\u201d (Exod. 25:16), so that the Ark with the tablets given at Sinai would be an ever-present extension of the theophany. Concealing the tablets within the Ark underscored their spiritual importance, as opposed to their physical appearance.<\/p>\r\n

The artist\u2019s rendition of its gold overlay highlights the sanctity imparted to the Ark, as gold, being a pure material, mirrors holiness. We also see the two golden poles that were permanently attached to the Ark on both its sides by which it was carried from place to place, as the Ark itself was so holy it was not itself to be handled: \u201cThe poles shall remain in the rings of the Ark; they shall not be removed from it\u201d (Exod. 25:15).<\/p>\r\n

The artist portrays the Ark as it is described in the text: a deep chest trimmed around with a gold molding and topped with a golden cover, and two cherubim cast onto the cover: \u201cThe cherubim shall have their wings spread out above, shielding the cover with their wings. They shall confront each other, the faces of the cherubim being turned toward the cover\u201d (Exod. 25:20). This configuration reflected a concept known in the ancient Near East and also found in the Hebrew Bible wherein winged cherubim guarded and carried the Divine Throne. We find references to the Ark of God as being the Ark of the \u201cLord of Hosts enthroned on the cherubim\u201d (1 Sam. 4:4; 2 Sam. 6:2), and it was regarded as the throne of a king or the footstool of God.<\/p>\r\n

The artist portrays the cherubim atop the Ark as representing a continuing theophany: \u201cThere I will meet with you and I will impart from above the cover from between the two cherubim that are on top of the Ark of the Pact\u2026\u201d (Exod. 25:22). 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\"And the Tabernacle you shall make with ten curtains \u2026\" (Exodus 26:1)<\/p>\r\n

Better men than I deserve a table in
\r\nYour sacred House, where scribes can sit and write
\r\nThe letters of Your name each day, each night.
\r\nI know my flaws are many, and each sin
\r\nThat I commit has left a stain within
\r\nMy soul \u2014 a grayish, blackened smear no white
\r\nRemoves, no bleach will clean; I have no right
\r\nTo enter here, where holiness has been.<\/p>\r\n

But listen to my plea, and turn to me,
\r\nUnworthy as I am, I ask, please turn
\r\nAnd let me dwell inside these sacred halls.
\r\nPlease turn to me, and listen to my plea,
\r\nAllow me now to write Your name, and earn
\r\nMy living as a scribe within Your walls.<\/p>","post_main_content_image":{"id":98225,"alt":"","title":"ez8-curtain night","caption":"","description":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night.jpg","width":1920,"height":1920,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-300x300.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-768x768.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":768,"large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-1024x1024.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night.jpg","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1920,"post_full_size":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-1200x1200.jpg","post_full_size-width":1200,"post_full_size-height":1200,"home_baner":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-420x420.jpg","home_baner-width":420,"home_baner-height":420}},"post_main_content_embedded_video":"","post_main_content_video_duration":"","post_main_content_show_fb_comments":"1","post_main_content_credit_media":"","tile_top_caption":"929 Poetry Corner","tile_main_caption":"In The Tabernacle Of Ten Curtains","tile_main_caption_size":"1","tile_sub_caption":"Unworthy as I am, I ask, please let me dwell inside these sacred halls","tile_preview_embedded":"","tile_preview_image":{"id":98225,"alt":"","title":"ez8-curtain night","caption":"","description":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night.jpg","width":1920,"height":1920,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-300x300.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-768x768.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":768,"large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-1024x1024.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night.jpg","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1920,"post_full_size":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-1200x1200.jpg","post_full_size-width":1200,"post_full_size-height":1200,"home_baner":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ez8-curtain-night-420x420.jpg","home_baner-width":420,"home_baner-height":420}},"tile_preview_video":"","tile_external_link":"","tile_tile_gallery_items":"","tile_credits":"","alternate_tile_top_caption":"","alternate_tile_main_caption":"","alternate_tile_main_caption_size":"1","alternate_tile_sub_caption":"","alternate_tile_hide_media":"0","tile_group_preview_image_url":"","tile_group_main_caption":"","tile_group_sub_caption":"","tile_group_popup_package_extra_content":"","tile_group_read_time":"","home_color":"","home_gallery_top":"","home_gallery_middle":"","home_gallery_book":"","home_gallery_bottom":"","seo_seo_title":"","seo_seo_description":"","seo_seo_default_title":"","seo_seo_default_description":"","old_create_date":"","tile_link_for_pay":"0","links":false,"send_noty":false,"chapter_info":{"books_group":"Torah","book":"Exodus","chapter":"26","chapter_main_number":"76","date":"20251214","wall_id":"76"},"link_for_pay":false,"tags":[{"term_id":"362","name":"Poetry","old_id":"762"},{"term_id":"668","name":"Tabernacle","old_id":"1068"}]},{"order":13,"id":"42847","color":"#e2f4fa","size":"1","name":"A Lesson on the Daily Chapter- Exodus 26 ","post_title":"A Lesson on the Daily Chapter- Exodus 26","slug":"a-lesson-on-the-daily-chapter-exodus-26","old_id":"42847","type":"no","iframe":"","writer":{"id":40936,"post_title":"David Silber","slug":"david-silber-2","old_id":"40936","first_name":"David ","last_name":"Silber ","description":"Rabbi David Silber is the Founder and Dean of Drisha Institute for Jewish Education. 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Is it a small world after all?<\/span><\/a> by David M. Rosenberg: Explore the Bible\u2019s cosmology.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Rereading Beresheet: \u00a0\u05d0\u05d9\u05e9 \u05d5\u05d0\u05e9\u05d4 (man and woman) - And then there were two <\/span><\/a>by Michal Kohane: How should we understand the creation of woman in light of other texts? <\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Cherubs.<\/em> The holy creatures appear once again. This time as an artistic decoration in the woven tent fabric (strips of cloth) that cover the Mishkan (verse 1), and the curtain (verse 31).<\/li>\r\n\t
  2. The central bolt\u2026<\/em> It was threaded through a round hole in the boards - not seen, but holding everything together (verse 28).<\/li>\r\n\t
  3. Directions<\/em>. The instructions for assembly included orientation according to compass points. Anywhere the Israelites would camp, they would set up the Mishkan facing the same way: with the door facing east.<\/li>\r\n\t
  4. Virtual reality.<\/em> Verse 30 tells of a sort of \u201caugmented reality\u201d (Set up the Tabernacle according to the manner of it that you were shown on the mountain) - an imaging that helps the viewer imagine the end product, but also requires precision execution.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","post_main_content_image":{"id":86314,"alt":"","title":"Points to ponder","caption":"","description":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","width":1000,"height":1000,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-300x300.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-768x768.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":768,"large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","large-width":1000,"large-height":1000,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","1536x1536-width":1000,"1536x1536-height":1000,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","2048x2048-width":1000,"2048x2048-height":1000,"post_full_size":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","post_full_size-width":1000,"post_full_size-height":1000,"home_baner":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-420x420.jpg","home_baner-width":420,"home_baner-height":420}},"post_main_content_embedded_video":"","post_main_content_video_duration":"","post_main_content_show_fb_comments":"1","post_main_content_credit_media":"","tile_top_caption":"The Daily Summary","tile_main_caption":"Points to Ponder: Exodus 26","tile_main_caption_size":"1","tile_sub_caption":"Insights and questions for personal reflection and group discussion","tile_preview_embedded":"","tile_preview_image":{"id":86314,"alt":"","title":"Points to ponder","caption":"","description":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","width":1000,"height":1000,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-300x300.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-768x768.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":768,"large":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","large-width":1000,"large-height":1000,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","1536x1536-width":1000,"1536x1536-height":1000,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","2048x2048-width":1000,"2048x2048-height":1000,"post_full_size":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder.jpg","post_full_size-width":1000,"post_full_size-height":1000,"home_baner":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Points-to-ponder-420x420.jpg","home_baner-width":420,"home_baner-height":420}},"tile_preview_video":"","tile_external_link":"","tile_tile_gallery_items":"","tile_credits":"","alternate_tile_top_caption":"","alternate_tile_main_caption":"","alternate_tile_main_caption_size":"1","alternate_tile_sub_caption":"","alternate_tile_hide_media":"0","tile_group_preview_image_url":"","tile_group_main_caption":"","tile_group_sub_caption":"","tile_group_popup_package_extra_content":"","tile_group_read_time":"","home_color":"","home_gallery_top":"","home_gallery_middle":"","home_gallery_book":"","home_gallery_bottom":"","seo_seo_title":"","seo_seo_description":"","seo_seo_default_title":"","seo_seo_default_description":"","old_create_date":"","tile_link_for_pay":"0","links":false,"send_noty":false,"chapter_info":{"books_group":"Torah","book":"Exodus","chapter":"26","chapter_main_number":"76","date":"20251214","wall_id":"76"},"link_for_pay":false,"tags":false}],"hide_acf":true,"home_image":false,"home_posts":false,"home_posts_title":"","posts_home":[],"static_cube_title":"","static_cube_brief":"","static_cube_color":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wall\/42444"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wall"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wall"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}