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Q: Why do Jews think that the shabbat is so important to them?
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In the Old testimate in the creation narrative it says when G-d created on the 3rd day, it says it was "good" twice so Tuesday (the 3rd day for Shabbat) is a popular wedding day. ____ Most Jews get married on Sunday because it's the weekend. In reality, Jews can get married on any day but don't during Shabbat (Friday and Saturday) because there is a prohibition against listening/playing music on Shabbat. There are also certain holidays during which Jews don't get married.


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