HEBREW LETTER ART: Welcoming the Presence of Shabbat (LECHA DODI) 8X10 GENUINE PARCHMENT

Description

The Meaning of “Lecha Dodi” Parchment:

The words here: “Come, my beloved, to greet the bride; let us welcome the presence of Shabbat”, are from the song Lecha Dodi, written in the 16th century by Rabbi Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz, one of the great Kabbalists of Safed.

1. Shabbat as the Bride

In Kabbalah, Shabbat is not just a day of rest, it is the Divine Bride, the feminine presence of the Creator (the Shechinah). By singing Lecha Dodi, we symbolically rise to greet her, just as one would welcome a beloved bride under the wedding canopy. This is an act of joy, intimacy, and union with the Divine.

2. Transforming the Atmosphere

The parchment with these words radiates that same energy of welcoming. It invites holiness, love, and harmony into the home. Just as a bride brings beauty and radiance, so too does Shabbat bring peace, healing, and blessing when her presence is welcomed.

3. Elevating Consciousness

Lecha Dodi reminds us that Shabbat is more than a ritual, it is a shift in consciousness. It lifts us above the stress of the week and realigns us with higher purpose and joy. This parchment serves as a constant spiritual reminder of that shift, uplifting the room with the vibration of unity and divine embrace.

In Essence 

This parchment is an invitation to joy. It calls in the presence of Shabbat like a radiant bride, transforming any space into a sanctuary of love, peace, and spiritual elevation.

✨ In simple words: It’s like opening the door for Shabbat’s light to enter your home every day of the week.