On This Week's Parashah

In Parashat Pikudei, the Israelites complete the Mishkan. The materials are gathered, the structure assembled, the sacred garments prepared. It’s a powerful moment—but the Torah makes clear that the real work is just beginning. Moses doesn’t pause to admire what’s been built; he immediately turns his focus to sustaining it. He brings it to life through daily service and ongoing care. Love isn’t proven in the act of building alone—it’s shown in the commitment to nurture what we’ve created and help it

grow.

This same truth applies to our relationship with Israel. It’s not enough to celebrate what exists—we’re called to take part in sustaining it. Sustaining it means staying engaged, asking hard questions, and showing up not only when it’s easy, but when it matters.

There are real challenges, real conversations to be had, and real responsibility to carry. Voting in the World Zionist Congress elections is one way to do that work. A vote for ANU is a vote for honest, forward-thinking engagement—a slate that isn’t afraid to ask hard questions, to hold Israel to its highest ideals, and to ensure that what has been built continues to thrive.