The Office of Rabbi Sacks The Sabbath: First Day Or Last? (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tissa)
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Mar 12, 2025 Explore the fascinating relationship between creation and rest, as Shabbat intersects with the construction of the Mishkan. Discover how this profound theological dialogue reveals Shabbat not just as a day of rest, but as a hopeful vision for humanity's future. Different interpretations shine light on the deeper meanings behind the Sabbath, providing inspiration and insights into its significance in our lives.
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Shabbat's Significance
- The construction of the Mishkan (tabernacle) is linked to Shabbat, showing Shabbat's importance.
- Shabbat overrides even holy work, as the oral tradition defines forbidden Shabbat labor based on tabernacle construction activities.
Sanctity of Time
- The tabernacle mirrors divine creation, both culminating in Shabbat.
- Human creation, like the tabernacle, is secondary to the holiness of time (Shabbat).
Observing Shabbat
- The Gemara discusses how to observe Shabbat if one forgets the day.
- Two perspectives arise: counting six days from realizing the day or observing the next full day as Shabbat, like Adam.