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| | Congregation Rodfei Sholom Synagogue, San Antonio, Texas |
 | | Beyond the 39 Torah categories of activity which are prohibited on the Sabbath, and Shevus, the rabbinic prohibitions, there is a category of "Uvda D'Choln, activities which erode the sacred character of the Sabbath. |
 | | Some familiar items in this category are umbrellas, pocketbooks, wallets, money, coupons, tickets, tokens, cigarettes, matches, tools, writing implements, etc. Any activity which is inimical to the spirit of the Sabbath and, therefore, violates its sanctity remains strictly prohibited. |
 | | We, therefore, urge all parents and teachers to impress upon the children the limited nature of an Eruv. |
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