Thoughts on being Jewish: The Sabbath - Jewish Style

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

The Sabbath - Jewish Style

What is the most important Jewish holiday? Most people would answer, Yom Kippur or Passover. While both are up there in the Jewish celebration hit parade, the most sacred day for Jews actually occurs 52 times per year. It is the Sabbath, the period from sundown on Friday night until after dark on Saturday night when we honor the seventh day of creation; the day that G-d rested. Jews who observe the commandment expressed in Exodus 20:8 – 10 – “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy,” are... Sign in to see full entry.

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