Parashas Pekudei is the eleventh and final parsha in the Book of Shemos. Most years is read along with Parshas Vayakhel. It contains 92 pesukim. For the Haftora, the inauguration of the First Beis Hamikdosh by King Shlomo is read.

Contents 1 Accounting of Mishkan Collection 2 Creation of Clothing and Coverings 2.1 Begdi Hasrad 2.2 Bigdei Kehuna 2.3 Blessing of Moshe 3 Assembly of Mishkan 3.1 Order 3.2 Assembly 4 Transit 4.1 Transport of the Mishkan

Accounting of Mishkan Collection

Creation of the Mishkan was supervised by Bezalel the son of Uri from the tribe of Yehudah and Oholiab the son of Achisamach from the tribe of Dan.

1. Gold - 29 Kikar and 730 Shekels
2. Silver - 100 Kikar and 1,775 Shekel. This silver was collected in a separate Machatzit Hashekel collection where each one of the 603,550 adult males donated a half a shekel. Since each Kikar was equivalent to 3,000 shekel, 600,000 half shekels produced 300,000 full shikalim which equaled 100 Kikarim. An additional 3,550 half shekel equaled 1,175 full shikalim.
   1. Adonim - Used for both, Adonim of the Kirashi and the Adonim of the Parochet, created from the 100 Kikar. In total 100 sockets were created, each one using a kikar of silver.
   2. Vavim - created from remaining 1,775 Shekalim
3. Copper - 70 Kikar and 2,400 Shekel
   1. Adonim - used for the Adonim of the Ohel Moed, Adonim of the Chatzer and the Adonim Chatzer entrance.
   2. Mezbeach Hanichoshes - used to coat external alter.
   3. Yisedos - used to create pegs that held up courtyard.

Creation of Clothing and Coverings

Begdi Hasrad

Coverings are created for the vessels for use during their transportation.

Bigdei Kehuna

1. Efod / Apron and connection Onyx Shoam stones
2. Choshen / Breastplate
3. Me’il / Robe
4. Katonet / Tunic
5. Mitznefet / Turban - for Kohen Gadoel
6. Migbaot / Turban - for regular Kohanim
7. Michnasaim / Pants
8. Avnet / Belt
9. Tzitz / Headband

Blessing of Moshe

The Jews bring everything that was collected to Moshe and he blesses them.

Assembly of Mishkan

Order

Hashem commands the Mishkan to be assembled in the following order.

1. Aron is to be placed in Kodesh Kodashem which is then to be sealed with the Parochet curtain.
2. Kalim are to be placed in Ohel Moed which is then to be closed with its Masach curtain.
3. Kalim are to be placed in Chatzer which is then to be closed with its Masach curtain.
4. Everything is to be sanctified with the anointing oil.
5. Aharon and his sons are to be sanctified.

Assembly

Moshe assembles the Mishkan on the first day of Nissan, almost a year after the exodus from Egypt. The Shichina descends and dwells upon the Mishkan.

Transit

The Jews travel and encamp based on the instruction of the Pillar of Cloud. At night they are illuminated by the Pillar of Fire.

Transport of the Mishkan

The Mishkan was transported by the Levim who were managed by Ithamar the son of Ahraon the Kohen. It was his job to assign different tasks and responsibilities for each of the Levite families.