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Saturday Night Blues...

Saturday, 20 September, 2008 - 11:52 pm

Did you ever notice the intense urge Jewish people have to get out on Saturday Night?

The reason for this phenomenon is because on Shabbat a Jew recieves an extra soul which leaves when the Shabbat does. This leaves a feeling of emptiness that needs filling. That is one of the reasons why we sniff something delicious (i.e. cloves) at the Havdalah service-to put us into a good mood again.

Comments on: Saturday Night Blues...
10/6/2008

Rishe Deitsch wrote...

So true -- the sudden need for some "fun" of some kind on Sat night. I thought it had to do with the long naps on Shabbos afternoon! Thank you for clarifying why this feeling descends upon us.