The Sabbath is a reminder of the two worlds — this world and the world to come; it is an example of both worlds. For the Sabbath is joy, holiness, an… - Abraham Joshua Heschel

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The Sabbath is a reminder of the two worlds — this world and the world to come; it is an example of both worlds. For the Sabbath is joy, holiness, and rest; joy is part of this world; holiness and rest are something of the world to come.”16

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About Abraham Joshua Heschel

Abraham Joshua Heschel l (11 January 1907 – 23 December 1972) was a Polish-born American rabbi, considered by many to be one of the most significant Jewish theologians of the 20th century.

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