Quit Smoking to Keep Shabbat? Rabbi’s Unconventional Advice!
In this informal Hebrew sermon, a rabbi addresses a congregant who struggles with nicotine addiction and fears it will prevent proper Shabbat observance. He offers a pragmatic, step‑by‑step approach: start by performing kiddush and other rituals as best as possible, then gradually extend the period without smoking, even if it means skipping or simplifying other prayers or services. The rabbi emphasizes that preserving the spirit of Shabbat outweighs perfect ritual execution, arguing that missing a mincha or a full shul attendance is preferable to breaking the Sabbath through smoking. He frames the effort as a positive, ongoing commitment—‘wonderful every Shabbat’—and reassures the listener that this lenient, health‑focused strategy does not desecrate Shabbat but rather upholds its sanctity.
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