shabbat

The Bible has no problem giving both cosmic and social reasons for Shabbat. Creation and liberation are tightly connected.

Holiness is not limited to one sphere.

Two elements that are the essence of Shabbat.

Observing Shabbat is an antidote to the stresses of daily life.

The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.