Parashat Pekudei/Questions

Parashat Pekudei – Opening Questions

• What was the purpose of the Mishkan?
• Why was there a need to give half-shekels?
• What is the significance of each of the articles of clothing worn by the high priest?
• What is the relationship between the "חֹשֶׁן" and the "אוּרִים וְהַתֻּמִּים"?
• Why were each of the vessels of the Mishkan placed where they were?