Lesson Plan

Calculations on Shabbat

By Rabbi M. Roth
Calculations on Shabbat

Adult learners study Shabbat 150a to understand when charity, mitzvot, and communal action are allowed on Shabbat, emphasizing that true rest aligns with moral responsibility and spiritual values.

Learning Objectives

  • The learner will be able to: Explain why certain activities normally restricted on Shabbat are permitted when they serve mitzvah, communal, or life-saving purposes
  • The learner will be able to: Reflect on how Halacha frames Shabbat as a day of spiritual values rather than withdrawal from responsibility.

Materials Needed

  • Source sheet with Shabbat 150a
  • Whiteboard or shared digital board
  • Reflection handout or journal

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