Facts about Shabbat
Adherents of Reform Judaism and Reconstructionist Judaism, generally speaking, believe that it is up to the individual Jew to determine whether to follow those prohibitions on Shabbat or not.
A Talmudic tradition holds that the Messiah will come if every Jew properly observes two consecutive Sabbaths (Shabbat 118).
A common solution involves pre-set timers for electric appliances to turn them on and off automatically, with no human intervention on Shabbat itself.
Jewish law prohibits doing any form of "work" or traveling long distances on Shabbat.
Many more Jews attend services at a synagogue during Shabbat than on weekdays.
On Shabbat the reading of the Torah is divided into seven sections, more than on any other holy day.
Sabbath or Shabbat (Hebrew: ???, shabb?t, "rest"; Shabbos or Shabbes in Ashkenazic pronunciation), is the weekly day of rest in Judaism, some forms of Christianity, and other religious traditions.
Observant Sikhs adhere to long-standing practices and traditions to strengthen and express their faith.
Others argue that such activities as cooking, sports, or driving across town to see relatives are not only enjoyable, but are pious activities that enhance Shabbat and its holiness.
The Hebrew word Shabbat comes from the Hebrew verb shavat, which literally means "to cease."