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The Talmud suggests that one eat three meals on Shabbat. This might seem normal to you...

Maude herself is a closeted figure--we don’t know much about her life before meeting Harold. In one scene, however, Harold goes to hold Maude’s hand--the first moment of physical intimacy between the two. The camera zooms in and, for a moment, lingers on

Many people give a few coins to charity, or tzedakah, just before lighting candles at sunset on Friday.

Because the Sabbath is traditionally a day to refrain from work, it is the perfect time to catch up on some sleep. You’ll find Jews around the world taking a Shabbat afternoon shluf (nap), or at least sitting down and relaxing for a couple of hours.

Getting away from the world around you is one of the most important parts of celebrating the Sabbath.

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Mishpatim: A resource for families.

Reboot & MyJewishLearning want to slow down your life.

Yes, the rabbis of the Talmud gave you permission to get your drink on. Or, at least, to drink 3.07 ounces, the minimum amount of wine that the sages required in order to say kiddush on the Sabbath (although more is welcome, if you're in the mood).

According to the Book of Isaiah, to observe the Sabbath you should honor it "by not doing your usual ways." (58:13) And what's more usual than checking your email, scrolling through your music collection, and texting the night away? Modern technologies ar