Resting on the Sabbath Is Good for Your Health
Confirmed by a recent study.
October 9, 2025
Confirmed by a recent study.
This time of year, observant Jews—and especially those in the diaspora where some holidays last for two days rather than one—spend a great deal of time not working, in addition to the Sabbath. Yael Benvenisti explains why that’s a good thing even by secular metrics:
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This time of year, observant Jews—and especially those in the diaspora where some holidays last for two days rather than one—spend a great deal of time not working, in addition to the Sabbath. Yael Benvenisti explains why that’s a good thing even by secular metrics:
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