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The Sabbath is considered in the Jewish religion to be a day blessed by God (Genesis ch.2), a day of rest (Exodus ch.20, ch.31), and a day of strengthening ties with the family, the community, and with God. Ties with God are strengthened through obeying Him in keeping the Shabbat, and through the prayers and Torah-readings.

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