Rashbam: Remember Shabbat (Yitro)
The fourth commandment tells us to remember Shabbat. Rashbam says remember applies to the past. Rashi says it points us to the future.
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Shabbat as Experience of Completion
The Midrash: “For whoever does work upon it (Shabbat)” (Exodus 31:14) — provided that one does a complete act of…
Shabbat is Given to You
The Torah tells us to keep Shabbat, with severe consequences for those who don’t. Among other sources, this midrash addresses…
Shabbat as Relational Responsibility
Relationship lies at the heart of Shabbat practice. Relationship implies some particular commitment, and a level of mutual knowing and…
Shabbat and Shevut: Who Knew Rest Was So Complicated
Mekhilta, Tractate Shabbat, on Exodus 31:13 “But My Sabbaths shall you keep” (Exodus 31:13). What is the intent of this?…