You may recall last week’s post about the Shechinah resting in the Mishkan. It was intriguing how the Shechinah filled this holy space, not leaving any room for Moshe, the leader of the Jewish people. This scenario is particularly puzzling considering Moshe's profound connection with Hashem. He had spent extensive time on Har Sinai, receiving the Torah directly from Hashem and had even been shown a model of the Mishkan.
Moshe was destined to communicate with Hashem in the Ohel Moed. Logic would dictate that if anyone were to enter the Ohel Moed, it would certainly be Moshe. Yet, when the long-awaited moment arrived, with the cloud descending, Moshe found himself unable to enter. Why was this so?
This leads us to ponder: Did the cloud represent a barrier, signifying a distance between Bnei Yisrael and Hashem, or was it a symbol of close, intimate connection? The Shechinah's presence in our midst seems to suggest intimacy. However, the fact that it created a noticeable distance, even fro…
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