Behaalosecha - the Menorah

What does the Torah speak about right before the section of the Menorah?

• the sacrifices of the Nesiim

• the construction of the Mizbeach

• inauguration of the Leviim

• travel of Bnei Yisroel

When did Aharon feel downcast?

• when he didn't have a part in the sacrifices of the Nesiim

• when Moshe was appointed leader

• when his wife passed away

• when he was told to light the Menorah

What's puzzling about the word בהעלתך?

• why does the Torah say "raise up" instead of "kindle"?

• why does it have a ך?

• why is it addressed to Aharon?

• it has a very high Gimatria

Why is the word בהעלתך used?

Choose the two correct answers

• there had to be a step in front of the Menorah

• the flame had to be kindled until it goes up on it's own

• so that it's clear it's addressed to Aharon and not to Moshe

• to include cleaning out the Menorah as well

Where did the 6 outer flames have to face?

• east

• the middle

• forward

• north

Why did the 6 outer flames have to face the middle flame?

• so people won't say Hashem needs the light of the Menorah

• because it represented the Shechina

• so people won't say Aharon took the job himself

• so the light would be stronger

What does the step in front of the Menorah represent?

• if you try to inspire other people, you will be elevated

• Aharon had to raise himself to a higher standard

• there may be obstacles to overcome in Judaism

• everything should be viewed as a stepping stone

What does "making the flame go up by itself" represent?

• inspire others until they are inspired on their own

• do the Mitzvos with a fiery passion

• always strive to go higher in your connection with Hashem

• it is better to achieve on your own

What's great about the fact that "Aharon didn't change" when he lit the Menorah?

Choose the two correct answers

• he didn't change his enthusiasm in all 40 years of lighting

• he remained the same humble person

• he didn't change the order of lighting the candles

• he didn't change the type of oil even though it was sticky

How did the Menorah need to be built?

• beaten out of one piece of gold

• by the family of Kehos

• each decoration had to be from a different piece of gold

• with the Shamir worm