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Welcome, dear friends, to today's nugget of wisdom.
Shabbat is a sanctuary in time, a day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation. Within its framework lies a tapestry of activities that are refrained from, known as the melachot of Shabbat. These are 39 categories of work that the Jewish people are commanded to rest from on the seventh day, as derived from the actions involved in the construction of the Tabernacle.
One of these melachot is "Borer" - the act of selecting. On Shabbat, we must avoid sorting or separating the unwanted from the wanted within a mixture by hand, which is a common activity during the week. Why is this significant? It teaches us that Shabbat is not merely about physical rest, but about mental rest as well. By refraining from even simple acts of sorting, we allow our minds to cease the constant categorization and judgment that fills our weeks. We embrace everything as it is, without the need to change or improve it, finding peace in the present moment.
This simple law transforms our Shabbat experience. It encourages us to be mindful and to cherish the here and now, surrounded by family and friends, without the stress of everyday decision-making. It's a reminder that sometimes, the holiness in life comes not from what we do, but from what we don't do; not from exertion, but from restraint.
May our Shabbat be filled with tranquility and joy, as we embrace the wisdom of the melachot and the rest they bring to our souls.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.