Who caused Her the two ‘dismissals’? But it is because Her children transgressed, upon the commandments of the Torah, positive and negative commandments. It is this that is written: (Is. 50:1)... and through your sins, was your mother sent away.
(Gen. 8:10)... and he again sent the dove “from him”... – this is the Middle Pillar. What caused this, that She wanders from Him? It is because Israel have transgressed the Torah.
(Gen. 8:12) And he waited further, another seven days... [Var. and he sent the dove, and she did not return further] – this is Zayin ז (=7) – the seventh day that includes seven Sabbaths. And what causes Her to wander away from Him? Because Israel transgressed the sign of the Sabbath and Festivals, and the sign of the covenant.