Seven Answers for Seven Aliyos
Parshas Pekudei
Intended for use prior to each Aliyah so that a child (or anyone) would pay attention
First Aliyah
Of all the precious metals collected for the Tabernacle, which had the largest amount?
Silver, with a tally of 100 (kikar) talents and 1,775 shekels (38,25)
Second Aliyah
What precious stone appears three times on the clothing of the High Priest?
The shoham stone is twice on the shoulder straps of the ephod (39:8), and also appears on the fourth row of the breastplate (choshen) (39,13)
Third Aliyah
Where in the Parsha are bells mentioned?
"Golden bells" appear on the bottom of the robe (me'il) worn by the High Priest (39,25)
Fourth Aliyah
Which animal skins were used in the Mishkan?
Rams’ skins and Tachash’s skins (39,34)
Fifth Aliyah
What was used to anoint the Mishkan and all the items within?
Oil (40,9)
Sixth Aliyah
What item was placed on the northern side and what item was placed on the southern side?
Shulchan (table) was placed on the north (40,22) and the Menorah on the south (40,22)
Seventh Aliyah
In what context is fire mentioned in the Parsha?
Regarding the pillar of fire that led the Jewish people through the desert at night (40,38)
PARSHA QUESTION BEFORE MAFTIR?
Who Am I? Mentioned three times in the Torah; twice to secure the clothing of the Kohen Gadol, and once to be attached to the clothing of the Jews
Twice to secure the Tzitz and the Choshen; one as Tzitzis
P’sil Techeiles – “turquoise cord”
