Before every Sabbath or Shabbat, some Jewish people begin preparing for synagogue and rest from work by lighting candles and baking challah. Some Jewish people live by religious laws that mean they ...

The concept of the Sabbath began at the beginning of time. God gave his people an example to follow: "On the sixth day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all ...

Shabbat is not merely a day of rest, but the eternal sign of the covenant between God and Israel (Exodus 31:17). Shabbat ...

Editor's note: As part of our commitment to foster civil conversations in Viewpoints, we're inviting faith leaders to submit edited versions of their homilies that transcend religion, with messages ...