Optional parental preparation:

1. Why was there a Shū•lᵊkh•ânꞋ LëkhꞋëm ha-Pân•imꞋ in the QōꞋdësh? (Ans: For early man’s evolved beliefs about ël•ōh•imꞋ consuming food in their temples, review how their beliefs developed through their history and observations of eish. Among the changes that é‑‑ä inspired Mōsh•ëhꞋ to mandate were new symbolisms for all of the trappings of a temple, transitioning from idolatry to a non-physical Creator. LëkhꞋëm was no longer there to feed some imagined idol but, instead, to symbolize Tōr•âhꞋ as the lëkhꞋëm of life.

2. Why were there 7 lamps on the Mᵊnōr•âhꞋ? (Ans: see 07)

3. What are the differences between a Mᵊnōr•âhꞋ and a Kha•nūk•iyꞋâh?

Questions you might anticipate that your child might raise and be prepared to discuss:

1. Weren’t the loaves on the table khal•âhꞋ?