One of the points that Helene makes is that can't exist outside of its context - you can't build a Gothic cathedral in Times Square. Given that, how would you imagine a modern Mishkan looking?. Today"s audio, to be sent later, is from a very special guest, Helene Aylon. She grew up in Borough Park, married a rabbi, lived as a traditional rebbetzin. Then she took a turn and became one of the leading feminist artists of her generation, with a particular interest in the Bible, Jewish women and the identity of God. Now she is 87 and recorded today's chapter for us on Betsalel, art, the Mishkan and the nature of holiness.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hel%C3%A8ne_Aylon to read more about Helene. Hebrew and English text for this chapter can be found here: https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.31
