שלכת

Shalachet is a rare and distinctive Hebrew feminine name that carries profound meanings related to nature, the cyclicality of life, and biblical history. The name is derived from the root Sh.L.Ch, and its direct meaning is 'falling of leaves' - the natural phenomenon characteristic of autumn, when trees shed their leaves in preparation for winter. This is a name that expresses the beauty in change, the poetics of temporary separation, and the deep understanding that one ending is always the beginning of a new cycle. In the Bible, the Gate of Shalachet (Shallecheth) was one of the important gates in the wall of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. The gate is mentioned in the Book of Chronicles I (26:16) in the context of the division of duties among the guards and Levites: 'For Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.' The gate was located on the western side of the Temple Mount and served as one of the main entrances to the Temple compound. The name 'Shalachet' was likely given to it either because of its location in an area with many trees that shed their leaves in autumn, or perhaps because refuse was cast out through it from the Temple. The name Shalachet carries a deep philosophical meaning of accepting change and the natural flow of life. Contrary to the superficial perception that sees the falling of leaves as a sign of ending and decline, the name reminds us that this is a necessary and renewing part of the life cycle - the tree sheds its leaves to conserve energy in winter, thereby enabling new growth and vibrant blossoming in the coming spring. So too in human life: sometimes there is a need to release, cast off, and part from things that were once part of us, in order to make room for new growth and renewal. This name is particularly suitable for a girl born in autumn, or for a family wishing to give their daughter a name that expresses natural wisdom, an understanding of life's cyclicality, and the ability to adapt to various changes and transitions in life.

שַׁלֶּכֶת

Shalachet | Shalechet | Shallecheth

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1 Chronicles 26:16 - For Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward

In Kabbalah, the name Shalachet symbolizes the process of spiritual release and purification. Just as a tree sheds its old leaves to enable new growth, so must a person free themselves from old patterns and attachments that no longer serve their spiritual development. The name expresses the ability to accept life's transitions with wisdom and tranquility, and to understand that every ending is a new beginning.

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