The nineteenth portion of Torah is a monologue from G-d about how the Mishkan, that precursor to the Temple should be constructed. Given that this is a place for people to come (through the priests) to conect with the Divine, it seems strange that there should be such intricate detail about materials, building techniques and layout. But hidden within this outline is a series of far more important gems that we can learn about what G-d has in mind for us, how our relationship to the Divine itself might be constructed, and even about the nature of G-d, the Universe and everything. Yes, it's a very big promise, but this week's parashah really does deliver. We just have to spend a little time coming to understand it.