And furthermore: the Shekhinah is called ‘Festival’∞ḥag, at all special times and holidays – the ‘festival’ of the three pilgrimages of which it is stated: (Ex. 23:14) Three

pilgrimages you will celebrate for Me in the year... and because of it (Ex. 23:17)... all of your males will be seen... to fulfil: (Ex. 20:8) Remember and (Deut. 5:12) Observe – Remember (zakhor) for a male, and Observe (shamor) for a female, all those who go to gaze at [Var. to be included in] the Shekhinah, should give Her a present (dorona) – it is this that is written: (Deut. 16:16)... and they will not be seen before Ha-Shem empty handed.