The Sabbath: A Guide to Its Understanding and Observance

by Isidore Grunfeld

Beginning with a basic explanation of the concept of "work" according to the Torah, the author skilfully outlines the Shabbos laws, presenting a concrete, sound, and inspiring guide to the practical observance of Shabbos. This is a completely revised and expanded edition of a classic work which will fill a great need among English-speaking Jewry. Read it, and may your Shabbos experience be transformed.

Genres: Judaism, Jewish, Religion

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1954

Reviews

[trovateOrtensia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A volte mi chiedo perché leggo certi libri. Questo probabilmente durante una mia infatuazione per l'ebraismo a seguito di un viaggio in Israele. In quell'occasione alcune persone mi redarguirono in modo, diciamo così, veemente (lo capii dalla mimica facciale) mentre ero alla guida.
Avessi letto prima il libro avrei almeno saputo perché quegli ultraortodossi un po' esagitati mi si avvicinavano in modo tanto minaccioso facendo gesti incomprensibili con le mani: era sabato e il sabato non si guida.
Il libro comunque è interessante, ed io sono restata felicemente agnostica.

[Karen Tunkel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This really is more a pamphlet than a book and I've read much more in-depth guides to Shabbos observance that offered more concrete guidance as well as other books that were more inspiring about the deeper meanings of the Sabbath. This might be a good read for someone completely new to Sabbath observance that doesn't want to become overwhelmed.

[Gabriella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sintetico scritto che vale come approccio di carattere generale su cosa rappresenti e abbia rappresentato l'osservanza dello Shabbat per l'identità ebraica. Lo Shabbat ne è il fulcro e il fondamento. Per qualsiasi altro approfondimento esaustivo, come si dice nello stesso testo, "tze ulmad", va e studia!!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

An important read for grasping the spiritual and technical aspects of why and how to observe Shabbat ♡♡♡♡ i just wish all Jews were keeping Shabbos and we could be ushered into the messianic days already ♡♡♡

[Joel Haber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deceptively simple, due to its concise and brief format, but an insightful exploration of the meaning of Shabbat, seamlessly blending halacha and philosophy. A bit dated in places, but generally still worthwhile.

[Arlene]

Classic on the 39 types of work prohibited on the Sabbath as prescribed by the Rabbinic authorities. This book has held up to the test of time.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief, yet in-depth, look at Sabbath observance and the reasoning behind it.