The Wisdom of the Seventh Day
President Trump's call for a national Shabbat to honor American independence has sparked political discussions about the significance of Shabbat. The article reflects on the timeless practices of Jewish tradition, emphasizing the importance of continuity and fidelity to law over self-invention. It highlights the balance between political engagement and spiritual loyalty within the Jewish community.
- ▪President Trump has called for American Jews to observe a special national Shabbat.
- ▪The article discusses the significance of Shabbat and its practices that connect modern Jews to their ancestors.
- ▪It emphasizes the importance of fidelity to tradition and law over self-creation in Jewish identity.
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President Trump’s recent call for American Jews to mark a special national Shabbat in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence has thrust the Seventh Day into the center of political conversation. To understand Shabbat, however, one must first understand the people to whom it was gifted.When I entered Beth Avraham Yoseph in Toronto last Shabbat, I had the distinct impression of stepping, not into another place, but into another order of time. Outside, the world exhibits its characteristic agitation: demonstrations, counter‑demonstrations, the almost liturgical repetition of slogans, the limitless commentary which passes for thought.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.
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