What Jews Know About Rest That We Forgot

Why do Jews step away from phones, work, cooking, driving, and electricity every week for 25 hours? Shabbat isn’t just a day of rest. It’s a weekly break from the noise of everyday life and a reminder of creation, freedom, family, community, and what really matters. From challah shopping in Jerusalem to the deeper meaning behind the rules, this video explores why Shabbat has endured for thousands of years.

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