We should expect difficulty to arise for ourselves when we Sabbath. But our Sabbath should not create problems for others. There are horrific historical instances when one’s Sabbath became another’s slavery. For example, a class of gentiles during the Old Testament period, the Shabbos Goyim, were hired to provide rest for Israel. That was not Sabbath—that was slavery. Here is the working principle: it is not a true Sabbath if my rest becomes another’s slavery. In most cases, the rich must take the first step to use their power, resources, and influence to provide Sabbath on others’ behalf. In
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