Torah. The Pentateuch of Moses in weekly chapters, in poetic form. Sergiusz Mangiejewski

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      G-d, through Moshe, brought out the basic rights of Jewish law,

      Restricting the slave owner, on bodily harm, damage to the possessor.

      Fifty-four commandments of primary importance were given,

      To regulate the relations between men of the most vital importance.

      The commandments were given to all Jews, without exception,

      regardless of age, origin, merit or rank.

      This was of fundamental importance to the Jewish community,

      for it signalled G-d’s justice and excluded deceit.

      G-d commands the Jewish people through Moshe, ‘Let them make Me a Sanctuary.’

      On Mount Sinai, Moshe received the knowledge of how to build a portable Temple – the Mishkan.

      The Tablets, the Commandments, the Kruvim, the Menorah, the Golden Table must be in the receptacle,

      And there was nothing more valuable and important for the children of Israel than this holy talisman.

      G-d commanded the children of Israel to sacrifice only pure olive oil,

      For the altar of continual sacrifice, so that Aaron in the sanctuary could keep the fire burning.

      Not for Himself did G-d ask to light the minora, But that it should not go out,

      The merit of the children of Israel and of the other nations could not fade away.

      Then the Creator commanded Moshe to sew and sanctify special garments for the kohen,

      To conduct the sacred service in the Temple.

      Aaron was chosen high priest as a token of his zeal,

      The altar of incense was entrusted to Aaron to find.

      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.

      And Moshe gathered together all the children of Israel and made the announcement: