The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man

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Sabbath Manifesto

The Sabbath is a day of rest, which lends itself to spending quality time with our nearest and dearest.

Sabbath Manifesto

So much of Shabbat is focused on resting, and by association, not working. You’d think that the idea of avoiding commerce on Shabbat is directly connected to this idea, but it’s not that simple. After all, rabbis go to work on Saturday morning.

Sabbath Manifesto

Today people often light candles to create a certain kind of atmosphere. At special occasions and intimate moments, the soft light helps us relax. For Jews, this custom goes back thousands of years.