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Think Shabbat is all about turning things off? Think again.
This week's Torah portion, Vayakhel, offers a unique perspective on Shabbat observance. While the prohibition of lighting fires is explicitly mentioned, it's just one piece of a much larger puzzle. Let's explore how Shabbat has evolved over time and continues to change in our modern world of LED lights and electric vehicles.
Key Takeaways
Timestamps
(0:00) Intro: Shabbat is more than just unplugging
(5:53) Dancing and swimming on Shabbat in ancient times
(11:49) Fluidity of Sabbath observance throughout history
(18:11) Book of Jubilees and temple-focused Shabbat
(23:35) Modern debates on electricity use on Shabbat
(28:38) Rethinking Shabbat observance for today's world
Links & Learnings
By Geoffrey Stern5
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Think Shabbat is all about turning things off? Think again.
This week's Torah portion, Vayakhel, offers a unique perspective on Shabbat observance. While the prohibition of lighting fires is explicitly mentioned, it's just one piece of a much larger puzzle. Let's explore how Shabbat has evolved over time and continues to change in our modern world of LED lights and electric vehicles.
Key Takeaways
Timestamps
(0:00) Intro: Shabbat is more than just unplugging
(5:53) Dancing and swimming on Shabbat in ancient times
(11:49) Fluidity of Sabbath observance throughout history
(18:11) Book of Jubilees and temple-focused Shabbat
(23:35) Modern debates on electricity use on Shabbat
(28:38) Rethinking Shabbat observance for today's world
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