Vayakhel - Shlishi

Moshe informed the people that G-d had selected Betzalel as chief architect, providing him with the necessary skill. Oholiav was to assist, likewise endowed with appropriate talents. They and other craftsmen were to make everything as G-d had instructed. The workmen took the materials Moshe had collected and got to work.

The people continued to donate at such a rate that the builders told Moshe they didn't know what to do with it all! Moshe made a general announcement that the people should stop bringing materials, as the crew already had more than they needed.

Author: Rabbi Jack Abramowitz