Spiritual Gems from the parsha Tetzaveh

And you shall command (tetzaveh) the Children of Israel (Ex. 27:20)

The word "tetzaveh" is derived from the word "tzavta," meaning attachment and connection. In other words, G-d commanded Moses to be always attached and connected to the Jewish people. And because Moses sacrificed himself on their behalf, he merited that his strength would remain with them eternally.

(Sefat Emet).

To cause a light to burn always...outside the veil (Ex. 27:20-21)

G-d's "light" must shine within the Jew not only in the synagogue or study hall, or when he learns Torah and recites his prayers. Rather, it must illuminate "outside the veil" - in the street, in his business dealings, and in his relations with his fellow man.

(Yalkut Eliezer)

And his sound shall be heard when he goes into the holy place (Ex. 28:35)

According to all the signs given by our Sages, ours is the last generation before the coming of Moshiach. In fact, our generation is termed "the heels of Moshiach," and likened to the "hem of the (priest's) robe." The hem of the priestly garment was adorned with bells and pomegranates, symbolic of Jews who do not study Torah or observe its commandments. And yet, when the priest approached "the holy place," the bells and pomegranates made a "great noise" - "and its sound was heard." From this we learn that the spreading of Judaism in our generation should be done with the greatest publicity, fanfare and "noise."

(Likutei Sichot)

That they may keep its whole form, and all its ordinances, and do them (from the Haftora; Ezekiel 43:11)

All Jews should familiarize themselves with the "form" of the Holy Temple and become knowledgeable of its many laws and details. This state of readiness is necessary to enable us to commence building the Temple the minute Moshiach arrives. Indeed, when the Jewish people will attain this high level of faith, they will merit to build the Holy Temple in actuality.

(Tosfot Yom Tov)