Build For Me a Sanctuary that I may Dwell Among You
וְעָשׂוּ לִי מִקְדָּשׁ וְשָׁכַנְתִּי בְּתוֹכָם
Exodus 25:8
These beautifully polished, laser cut steel letters were crafted by metal artist Stu Luxenberg.
On a literal level, this passage from Exodus seems to have God telling us to construct a building for God to live in. Many commentators have also interpreted this to mean.....create a space for God inside of ourselves.
The beauty of this interpretation is that each of us has the capacity to embody godliness. In Judaism we list the attributes of God as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abundant in kindness and truth, forgiving...and more. If we strive to embody these traits in ourselves then we create space within our hearts for godliness.
This new chapel is a holy space. A space not only for residents to come for religious services, but also a space for contemplation, meditation, or just quiet. I am grateful to those who funded the renovation of this space and to Gary Pearlman who designed this Mikdash, this sacred holy space.
Stu Luxenberg generously offered his talent and materials to create the beautiful letters.
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