Chapter 72 – The Holiness of the Sabbath
72.1) Observing the Sabbath is a great sign and covenant with G-d.
72.2) You are an idolater if you publically violate the Sabbath.
72.3) You will be rewarded for observing and honoring the Sabbath.
72.4) You should remember the Sabbath every day of the week to keep it holy.
72.5) All men, regardless of their status in life, should honor the Sabbath.
72.6) Bake loaves of bread in honor of the Sabbath.
72.7) Procure meat, fish, dainties, and good wine for the Sabbath in accordance of your means.
72.8) Even the poor should luxuriate in the Sabbath.
72.9) Do not do any work from 3:30 p.m. on Friday until the Sabbath’s end.
72.10) Do not have a regular meal from 3:30 p.m. on Friday until the Sabbath’s end.
72.11) Read the entire weekly portion of the Torah every week and the Targum once.
72.12) On Friday, you should bathe your whole body if possible; if not possible, wash your hands, face, and feet.
72.13) Do not bathe with close family members without covering the genitals.
72.14) Wash your hands, trim your nails, and groom on Friday.
72.15) Review your deeds of the past week on Friday.
72.16) Wear fine clothes and a nice tallit for the Sabbath.
72.17) Remove food from burning coals for the Sabbath.
72.18) You may put food in the oven on Friday for the Sabbath.
72.19) Only certain foods may be left in the oven on Friday for the Sabbath.
72.20) An oven door opened on a Sabbath should be opened by a non-Jew.
72.21) Do not cover a pot of coffee completely if you are covering it on Friday to keep warm for the Sabbath.
72.22) Check that the dough is separated and candles lit on Friday.
72.23) Check your garments for a needle on Friday to rid garments of untouchable articles on the Sabbath.