Rabbi Cowen's Corner (Notes on the Parsha) Notes on the Parsha Parashat Terumah: The Jewish nation is invited to have a share in creating a resting place for the Divine Presence.

G-d tells Moshe to inform the Jewish People that He is going to take them out of Egypt; however,

With the discovery of the goblet in Binyamin's sack (end of last week’s Parasha), the brothers are confused

It is two years later. Pharaoh has a dream. He is unsatisfied with all attempts to interpret it. Pharaoh's wine servant remembers that Yosef accurately interpreted his dream while in prison.

Returning home, Yaakov sends angelic messengers to appease his brother Esav. The messengers return, telling Yaakov that Esav is approaching with an army of 400.