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I was just reading about Mishkan Significance, the question there made the assertion that the Torah on the Mishkan is no longer relevant, reflecting the general opinion that we do not need the Mishkan today. That assertion was not challenged, so I'm basing my question on that, presuming that this is the prevailing wisdom.

Why would it, the Torah on the details of the Mishkan and it's construction, be irrelevant? Why don't we follow it today?

Given that the original Torah commandments of Sacrifices revolved around the Mishkan, and the commandment to build the Mishkan itself wasn't predicated on the later events that led to the building of the Beis Hamikdash, shouldn't these Torah commandments apply now, too?

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jay, welcome to Mi Yodeya, and thanks very much for bringing your questions here! Could you please edit this so that there's a single clear question, with as much backup sources and motivation as necessary? Right now, it's difficult for me do discern what single question is here to be answered. Also, please consider registering your account, which will give you access to more of the site's features. – Isaac Moses Mar 15 at 17:56
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It's an unfortunate title for the close reason, but we're stuck with it. The point is that the question needs to be tightened and clarified to become answerable. ... – Isaac Moses Mar 15 at 18:40
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... I appreciate the work you've put in already, but instead of adding meta-commentary, is there a way to re-write this so that it hangs together as a single, supported question? Right now, it's pretty hard to read. Also, the "it" in your "principle question" refers to something in the answer you linked to, but not yet to something here. Can you get it so that this will be understandable even if the reader doesn't cligk through? – Isaac Moses Mar 15 at 18:41
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right... thanks... this is actually a really exciting platform. I've never seen anything quite like it on the internet. Hold on, let me see what I can do. – jay Mar 15 at 18:43
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@jay, thanks for bearing with us and reworking the question. There can be a bit of a learning curve, but you'll get the hang of it and we're here to help. I look forward to seeing you around. – Monica Cellio♦ Mar 15 at 18:49
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