Sleep on Shabbat is a Pleasure: Difference between revisions
Created page with "'''Sleep on Shabbat''' is a mitzvah, since the purpose of Shabbat is rest, which is the simple meaning of the word "Shabbat" (from the language of ceasing and resting). The overall conduct on Shabbat is one of pleasure, which includes physical pleasure in relation to material matters in their simple sense - eating fatty meat, drinking aged wine, sleeping, and similar activities. Due to the importance of sleep on Shabbat as part of Shabbat pleasure, the Alter Rebbe wrote..." |
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== The Self-Nullification During Sleep on Shabbat == | == The Self-Nullification During Sleep on Shabbat == | ||
The Rebbe explains that for a "person of intellect," this is accomplished through self-nullification, meaning, since they are a "faithful servant," knowing that there is a command that on Shabbat one must derive pleasure from physical things in their simple sense, they influence themselves (through contemplation, etc.) to enjoy physical pleasure in its simple sense. This means: The pleasure of Shabbat is so lofty that it extends and penetrates even into physical matters connected with bodily pleasure in its simple sense. | The Rebbe explains that for a "person of intellect," this is accomplished through self-nullification, meaning, since they are a "faithful servant," knowing that there is a command that on Shabbat one must derive pleasure from physical things in their simple sense, they influence themselves (through contemplation, etc.) to enjoy physical pleasure in its simple sense. This means: The pleasure of Shabbat is so lofty that it extends and penetrates even into physical matters connected with bodily pleasure in its simple sense. | ||
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