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Intégrer la Torah dans sa vie par la réflexion et la conversation peut être une expérience incroyablement amusante et engageante. C'est un voyage de découverte, où la sagesse ancienne et les enseignements intemporels prennent vie dans nos expériences quotidiennes. Grâce à la réflexion, nous avons la possibilité de plonger dans la riche tapisserie de la Torah, d'en extraire des idées et des leçons profondes qui résonnent dans notre vie moderne. La joie réside dans les moments "aha", ces occasions où un verset ou une histoire de la Torah se connecte soudainement à nos défis personnels, nos aspirations et nos valeurs. Et lorsque nous nous engageons dans des conversations sur la Torah avec d'autres personnes, cela devient une exploration interactive, où des perspectives et des interprétations diverses améliorent notre compréhension. Ces dialogues suscitent souvent l'enthousiasme et la curiosité intellectuelle, rendant le processus d'apprentissage à la fois agréable et satisfaisant. La Torah devient une partie vivante et dynamique de notre vie, offrant non seulement des conseils mais aussi une source de fascination, de connexion et de croissance sans fin.

REMARQUE : Ne vous sentez pas obligé de parcourir toutes les sources ou de répondre à toutes les questions - à moins que vous ne le souhaitiez. Même une seule source ou une seule question vous donnera beaucoup de matière pour la discussion et la méditation. Profitez-en !

Some thoughts about Parshat Terumah

The prophet Malachi delivers a piercing message:

“But cursed be the deceiver, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the L-rd a blemished thing; for I am a great King, says the L-rd of Hosts, and My Name is feared among the nations.” (Malachi 1:14)

The verse describes someone who possesses something whole and worthy, yet chooses to offer what is damaged. The issue is subtle. The person is giving — but carefully, selectively, keeping the best while presenting something lesser before G-d.

Malachi frames this as a failure of reverence. “I am a great King,” G-d declares. Recognition of greatness shapes the quality of what we bring forward. When the Divine is perceived clearly, half-hearted offerings feel out of place.

Parshat Terumah describes a very different atmosphere. The Mishkan was built through voluntary contributions, “from every person whose heart inspires him.” The materials were precious. The craftsmanship demanded attention. The entire project expressed intention and dignity. A sanctuary cannot be constructed casually; it reflects the seriousness of those who build it.

Although the command to build the Mishkan belongs specifically to Israel, the underlying principle speaks more broadly. A life oriented toward G-d asks what portion of one’s strength, clarity, and discipline is consciously directed upward.

For Noahides, this has nothing to do with sacrificial obligations. It has everything to do with sincerity.

Spiritual life often drifts into the margins. We give thought to career, family, reputation, and comfort with structure and ambition. Awareness of G-d sometimes receives whatever attention remains. Malachi’s words challenge that quiet hierarchy.

Giving one’s best to G-d may take the form of focused Torah study appropriate to one’s role. It may appear in ethical steadiness in business dealings, or in the restraint of speech, or in the effort to cultivate patience. It can emerge in prayer offered with presence rather than distraction. It can be seen in the deliberate shaping of a home where justice and kindness are practiced consciously.

Excellence becomes an expression of reverence when it is directed toward honoring the Source of life.

The verse closes with a remarkable phrase: “My Name is feared among the nations.” The expectation of reverence is not confined to one people. Awareness of Divine greatness extends across humanity. Each nation serves G-d through its own covenantal responsibilities, yet integrity in what we offer remains universal.

A sanctuary was once built from gold and acacia wood. Today, it is built from attention, discipline, humility, and moral courage.

The question lingers quietly: what do we choose to bring before a great King?

Réfléchissez maintenant aux questions suivantes :

  1. Where in your life does G-d receive your most deliberate attention?
  2. How does awareness of Divine greatness influence the quality of your daily actions?
  3. In what area could greater excellence become an act of devotion?
  4. What would it look like to approach your ethical decisions as offerings?
  5. How does the phrase “My Name is feared among the nations” shape your sense of responsibility?

Shabbat Shalom !

Par le rabbin Tani Burton

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