Archive: January 2026

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Raising Holy Funds

Posted on January 22, 2026

The book of Exodus presents two models of fund-raising for the building of the Mishkan. In the first, people are called upon to donate what their heart is moved to give. In the other, each person makes the same minimal donation. What can we learn from these two models, as we work to raise funds for our own sanctuary?