shomer Shabbos
Hebrewobservant of the Sabbath laws
Literally "guarding the Sabbath": someone who keeps the specific halachic restrictions of Shabbat, meaning no work, no driving, no using electricity, no handling money, from Friday sundown to Saturday night. It's a real legal status with real boundaries, not a general vibe of taking Shabbat seriously. That distinction matters to people who actually keep it.
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