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Erev Shabbat: Transitioning Into Shabbat
Yom HaShishi – The Sixth “Day” Just as the human being needs a transition, a distinction, or “havdalah,” between “kodesh,” that which is holy, and that which is “chol,” or profane,...
Jul 17, 2006
By OU Staff
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Shabbat: The Holiness of Time
“Kedusha,” or “holiness,” is a central concept in “Yahadut,” the Hebrew name for Judaism. This is because all holiness which manifests itself in various aspects of the Creation, in actuality or...
Jul 17, 2006
By OU Staff
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Shabbat: A Taste of Light
Imagine that you are about to take a trip to another world. You are preparing for a most exciting experience. It will be a totally different place, and you are looking...
Jul 17, 2006
By OU Staff
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Work on the Sabbath
One of the most confusing things about the Sabbath for most people is the concept of Sabbath work. Many of us think of work as heavy physical labor, or else, as...
Jul 17, 2006
By OU Staff
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Sabbath Rest
Many of us realize the importance of the Sabbath, but have confused ideas about how to keep it. After all, rest has many connotations. For some, it may mean a relaxing...
Jul 17, 2006
By OU Staff
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Why the Sabbath
There is a miracle in Shabbat. Even if you have never felt it yourself, it is there. It is one of the most important ingredients of Jewish survival. It is no...
Jul 17, 2006
By OU Staff
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About Work Restrictions
All Jewish holidays and observances, with the exception of some fasts, begin on the evening previous to the first day. Except as noted, all require special additional prayers and services are...
Jun 29, 2006
By OU Staff
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