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It's kindling a flame, one of the prohibitions on Shabbat.

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In Jewish law, the act of creating a spark by turning on a light is considered lighting a fire, which is prohibited on Shabbat. Observant Jews refrain from using electricity or turning on lights during Shabbat to adhere to this prohibition.

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