Mysteries of Tallit. Tzitzith and the Teklet

MYSTERIES OF THE TALLIT, THE TZITZIT AND THE TEKHLET
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• Bigdei HaSrad When travelling, the various items inside the Mishkan
were covered with cloths (bigadim) and transported on poles. The
coverings were as follows:
• The Ark containing the Tablets was covered with the parochet, then
skins, then a Tekhelet cloth.
• The Showbread Table was covered with a Tekhelet cloth, upon which
were placed the bowls, ladles, jars and jugs and bread. On top of this
was placed a crimson cloth.
• The Menorah, as well as its lamps, tongs, fire pans and oil vessels
were covered with a Tekhelet cloth and then skins.
• The Incense Altar (golden) was covered with a Tekhelet cloth and then
skins.
• All the service vessels were placed in a Tekhelet cloth and covered
with skins.
Only the Sacrifice Altar (copper) was not covered with Tekhelet, but rather
with a purple cloth, upon which were placed all its accessories, and then a
covering of skins.
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