The History of the Keruvim

Understanding the function of the Keruvim in the Mishkan and in Gan Eden

In Parashas Terumah, the Torah introduces the concept of building a Mishkan, a home for the Shechinah. The Parashah covers the construction of the Mishkan and its vessels. One key item is the Aron, which has a special cover called the Kapores. On top of the Kapores are the Keruvim.

The space above or between the Keruvim is where Hashem chose to rest His …