this weeks Torah portion Terumah is translated from Hebrew to English as: lifted apart, but meaning donation in modern Hebrew. deals with the fundamental mitzva of building a Sanctuary which would be a dwelling place for the Shechinah. to radiate and inspire G-dliness to the whole world. goes on to teach us that G-d spoke to the children of Israel… to take from me a generous offering who’s heart impels him to give. or for my sake… for G-ds sake to give a generous offering in the contribution of the building of the G-dly Sanctuary. the lesson is that we give that which is G-ds for the glory of G-d. not for any ulterior motive of our own… G-d owns us and everything we have. Charitable giving for the sake of G-d’s glory is an essential and most G-dly mindset when giving to others…
