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Shalom Aleichem to everyone tuning in today. We're going to delve into a beautiful nugget of wisdom from this week's Torah portion, Parashat Ki Tisa, with a focus on Exodus 31:13. It reads: "Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily ye shall keep My Sabbaths: for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord who sanctify you."
What an extraordinary verse! It talks about Shabbat, the Sabbath, as a sign between G-d and us, his children. This isn't just about rest or refraining from work. It's about recognizing G-d's role in our lives, about sanctification, about setting aside the ordinary and embracing the extraordinary.
Now, let's translate this to our everyday life. Think about your relationships - with your spouse, children, friends, colleagues. Often, it's the small signs, the shared moments, the mutual understandings that truly define these relationships. Similarly, every Shabbat is an opportunity to renew and strengthen our relationship with G-d.
When we light the Shabbat candles, we're not just kindling flames. We're igniting a connection, a bond with the Divine. When we bless the wine and the challah, we're not just performing a ritual. We're acknowledging G-d's blessings, His sustenance, and His abundance in our lives.
So, as we go about our week, let us remember the lesson of Shabbat from Ki Tisa. Let us appreciate the small signs, the shared moments, and the mutual understandings. Let us acknowledge the extraordinary in our ordinary lives.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.