Metatron, Shabbat, and the Descent of the Divine

And when a person prays, he needs firstly, to cause the blessed Holy One to descend – Who is YQV”Q – through the recitation of the Shm’a.

And it is to Him, that we say “Hear O Israel” on all Sabbaths and festivals. Because on weekdays, the inner gate of the chamber is shut. It is this that is written: (Ez. 46:1) Thus said Y”Y ELQYM: the gate of the inner court, facing eastward, shall be closed for the six days of work...

And why? Because Metatron rules over it, and on the Sabbath day, when Her Husband arrives, it shall be opened, and similarly, on the ‘day of the new moon’ it shall be opened.