Tetzaveh – Clear Oil from Crushed Olives

"You, [Moses], must command the Israelites to bring you clear illuminating oil, made from hand-crushed olives, to keep the lamp constantly burning."

The Rulership, or the Cosmic Female, is represented by the pure Menorah, and her companion is Zeir Anpin, the Cosmic Male. The Victory (Netzach) and Glory (Hod) of the Male, which corresponds to his right and left thighs, build the Female up.

Victory and Glory speedily fall into the Foundation of the Male and, having stricken it, come back up. The Light of the Female is not direct but all-encompassing Reflected or Returning Light. She receives this light when Victory and Glory return after hitting the Foundation, which is the only way she can accept it.

The olives thus represent Victory and Glory, which the Foundation strikes. Foundation is another name for the Righteous. Olives are crushed into small pieces and produce olive oil fit for Menorah, the Female.

Art: Luigi Ademollo - The Menorah