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"Explain how observing the Shabbat every week might affect the life of a Jew".
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"Explain how observing the Shabbat every week might affect the life of a Jew" Observing Shabbat every week reinforces the obedience and discipline of Jews because they are following 39 of the 613 mitzvot that apply to Shabbat. As they are resting physically they can reflect on how God intended life to be. Shabbat may also act as a break from the monotony of everyday life for some Jews. As with any festival, Shabbat unifies the family. The ways in which Shabbat might affect a young Jew are very different from the ways adults may be affected. While adults are more likely to appreciate a rest by Saturday, teenagers may want to go out with friends. The mitzvot prevent Jews from going to, for example, a party on a Friday night. They would also be forbidden to go shopping on Saturday. They would be unable to join clubs that meet on a...
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