Aliya Summary: Moshe completed the proper placement of the Tabernacle
vessels. When Moshe finished this task a Cloud of Glory and the Divine
Presence filled the Tabernacle. This cloud also served as the Jews'
guide throughout their desert sojourn: when the cloud lifted, the people
would travel, following the cloud until it rested, where they would set
up camp until the cloud would lift again.
Rashi says
that on the 8th day of the dedication of the Mishkan, Moshe and Aharon
were on equal status. But only on that day. After that, Moshe is "only" a
Levi, and Aharon takes over the reins. It is said that Moshe would have
been the Kohen Gadol, except for the way he spoke to G-d at the Burning
Bush. It was then that G-d brought Aharon to Moshe, so to speak, to
share the responsibilities and privileges of leadership.
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