142 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), Source Book Keys, CHINUCH EXODUS | 20:8 sanctify — EXOD387 Sanctify the Shabbos with words. At the s... EXOD387 Sanctify the Shabbos with words. At the start and end of the Sabbath, speak of the greatness of the Sabbath and how it differs from the other days of the week. Our Sages explained that this mitzvah is performed over wine--Kiddush at the start of the Sabbath and Havdalah at the end. Performance of this mitzvah awakens us to recall the greatness of the Sabbath and internalizes our belief that Hashem created the world. The mitzvah is performed over wine because wine has unique power to stir a person's heart. These matters become a part of us through our actions and the stirrings of our hearts. Share Print Source KeyCHINUCHVerse20:8Keyword(s)sanctifySource Page(s)25-6 Switch article EXODUS | 20:8 keep — EXOD386 As to the reason why a positive precept h... Previous Article EXODUS | 20:9 falsely — EXOD388 What can words do that are unethical? The... Next Article