Parshat Tetzaveh is unique—it is the only parsha from Moshe Rabbeinu’s birth until Eikev where his name is absent. Instead, Hashem addresses him with “V’ata”—“And you.” The Baal HaTurim explains that this omission fulfills Moshe’s own words in Ki Tisa: “Mecheini na misifrecha”—”Erase me now from Your book.”

After the sin of the Golden Calf, Hashem offered Moshe the chance to start a new nation, but he refused. He chose his people over himself, sacrificing personal legacy for Am Yisrael. The Zohar teaches that Moshe was a gilgul (reincarnation) of Noach, who accepted Hashem’s decree to destroy his generation without interceding. Moshe corrected this by standing up for Bnei Yisrael. Hashem didn’t want him to accept the offer—He wanted a leader who would fight for unity.

This theme reappears in the Kohen Gadol’s Ephod, where the twelve Shevatim’s names were engraved—six on one side and the “remaining” 6 on the other. The Torah uses “hanotarim” (remaining) to emphasize that, despite their differences in role, mission, and even banners, the shevatim comprised one nation.

Pirkei Avot teaches that the world stands on three pillars—Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim—each necessary. The word “tzibur” (community) contains Tzaddikim, Beinonim, and Resha’im. The Arba Minim on Sukkot represent different types of Jews, but none can be left out.

The greatest barrier to Geula is division. Chazal say the Second Beit HaMikdash was destroyed due to Sinat Chinam—baseless hatred—and will be rebuilt through Ahavat Chinam—unconditional love. Unity doesn’t mean uniformity; it means embracing differences while seeing each Jew as part of something greater.

Hashem views us as one family. A parent values love between children more than individual perfection. Likewise, Hashem wants us to uplift and stand by one another. Moshe’s refusal to abandon Bnei Yisrael teaches that Geula is not a solo journey. True redemption comes when we see ourselves not as separate, but as one.

Let’s love, uplift, and unite—because together, we will bring the Geula.