לקוטי שיחות חלק ב׳ - דברים ב

Shabbos is a foretaste of the future era. Therefore, Shabbos provides the strength to transform exile into joy and gladness.

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On the Shabbasos of Bein HaMetzarim, there should be an additional measure of joy, so that no one will think that any lack of joy is connected with mourning.

The inner explanation is as follows: through exile, an ascent is achieved to a level higher than that which existed before the exile. Exile draws down a new Divine light. This is why the future Geulah will be a redemption after which there will never again be another exile.

Shabbos is a foretaste of the future era. Therefore, Shabbos provides the strength to transform exile into joy and gladness.

The inner meaning of exile is the revelation of love.