n which the observance of Shabbat is stressed again, sacrifices of things and talents for the building of the Tabernacle are urged. The community gives of things and labor lavishly, Betzalel son of Uri son of Chur, of the tribe of Judah, is appointed to be the architect. The donations exceed the needs of the project and Moses commands the community to stop giving. The ark, the table, the menorah, the altar of incense, the anointing oil and incense, the altar of burnt offering, the washstand and the enclosure are built..
Why does Hashem only want contributions from wise hearts? What makes our hearts wise? Is it something we should strive for? Is it not pain and challenge that makes us wise hearted? Perhaps if we enter challenges knowing that it will make us wise hearted, it will change the experience of a challenge? Is Hashem maybe asking us to be grateful even for challenges? Well, that's a LOT to ask, but still... may every challenge help our hearts grow wiser and may we have the forsight and perspective to be able to endure with appreciation!
judithprays
@ judithprays: such a wise and deep insight. It is a very productive attitude towards challenges that are unavoidable. But, when taking on a challenge voluntarily, one has to be aware that \\\'what does not make you stronger\' can actually break and dishearten you.