The ephod, an important item worn by the high priest in ancient Israel, was constructed by skilled artisans under the guidance of master craftsmen Bezalel and Oholiab. These men were chosen for ...

Of the 12 stones on the ephod (breastplate) of the Cohen High Priest, the stone for Nissan is known as “nophech” and identified with turquoise or blue emerald. 1743 BCE God made a covenant ...

onyx stones and filling stones for the ephod and breastplate.” In Parshat Vayakhel, Shmot 35:22 we read about the golden objects that were brought by B’nai Yisrael: The men with the women ...