The article explores the idea of Shabbat as a taste of the world to come, focusing on the first Shabbat observed by the Israelites.

The article discusses the significance of the manna in Jewish tradition and its association with the concept of sustenance.

The text explores the rationale behind Shabbat observance in Judaism, highlighting two main perspectives: one based on God's resting after creating the world, emphasized in Exodus, and another focused on commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and promoting social equality, as articulated in Deuteronomy.

In Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's book "Bewilderments: Reflections on the Book of Numbers," she delves into the often overlooked and laborious biblical text to uncover profound psychological insights.