6962 —שני פירושים של שבת במכילתא ומשמעות אותיותיה

Two Interpretations of Shabbat in Mekhilta and the Meaning of Its Letters

ו' מנ"א תשי"ט
This letter discusses two ways to interpret a teaching from the Mekhilta about Shabbat: whether Shabbat is joined with other prohibitions, or if repeated desecration is possible. It also notes how the letters of 'Shabbat' hint at spiritual concepts.
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שלום וברכה!

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בהמכילתא (תשא) יל"פ בב' אופנים

א) שהכתוב מלמדנו שהשבת מצורף ודלא כהקס"ד.

ב) שהכתוב מלמדנו שאע"פ שהשבת נקודה, בכ"ז יש חילול אחר חילול כיון שנאמר מחללי' ל' רבים.

להעיר שספי' המל' (שבת) - מורה עלי': אות י' (נקודה כלפי מעלה) ואות ה' (שטח המקבל).

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In the Mekhilta (Tisa), this can be explained in two ways: (a) that the verse teaches us that Shabbat is combined with other prohibitions, and not as initially thought; (b) that the verse teaches us that even though Shabbat is a singular point, nevertheless there can be desecration after desecration, since it says 'Mechaleleha' in the plural form.

It is noteworthy that the sefirah of Malchut (Shabbat) indicates elevation: the letter Yud (a point directed upward) and the letter Hei (the area that receives).


Summary

This letter explores two interpretations regarding Shabbat's status in halachah and highlights how its Hebrew letters reflect spiritual ascent and receptivity, offering insight into both legal and mystical dimensions of Shabbat.

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