The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day

Although many books have been written about the Sabbath, this one is unique: it reflects a woman's perspective, it contains many charming personal anecdotes and at the same time, it is rich in scholarly, historical material. To read this very "reader-friendly" book is to be exposed to centuries of Jewish thought regarding the Sabbath and what it means to be a human being - a creature that can reflect as well as do. Klagsbrun provides an important analysis of our cellphone-glued existence, offering the Sabbath as a vital corrective to our compulsive, over-worked lifestyle. Perhaps the beauty of this book is that it leaves the reader with a sense of hope; it is not only possible to set aside time for rest and reflection, but it is also vitally necessary. If we live in a society that can afford all of the acquisitions that comprise our present-day "necessities," we can also provide the much-needed balance in our lives. This book makes one think that creating a Sabbath is actually possible for Jew and non-Jew alike.If you think you've heard it all about a day of rest, read this book!