Shabbat

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Authors: Valentyn Kolesnikov
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Abstract

πŸ•Ž Shabbat A beautiful, interactive web application for learning about Shabbat - the Jewish day of rest. Features comprehensive information about Shabbat history, all 39 Melachot (forbidden works), preparation guides, and Shabbat time calculations. ✨ Features πŸ•―οΈ Shabbat Times Calculator Calculate candle lighting times for any city Sunset and Havdalah times Live countdown to Shabbat Support for multiple countries (Ukraine, Israel, USA, UK, Germany, France, Canada) Location preferences saved automatically πŸ“œ History & Meaning Comprehensive history of Shabbat Torah quotes and rabbinical wisdom Explanation of Shabbat's spiritual significance Available in Ukrainian and English πŸ“‹ 39 Melachot (Forbidden Works) Complete guide to all 39 categories of work forbidden on Shabbat: Category Melachot Count 🌾 Bread Making 11 πŸ‘— Garment Making 13 🦌 Leather Processing 7 ✍️ Writing & Building 4 πŸ”₯ Fire & Completion 4 Each melacha includes: Hebrew name with transliteration Detailed explanation Practical modern applications ✨ Shabbat Preparation Step-by-step preparation timeline: Weekly planning Thursday preparations Friday morning tasks Final preparations before candle lighting βœ… Interactive Checklist 16 essential preparation items Progress saved in browser Visual feedback for completed tasks πŸ† Gamification & Rewards ⭐ Stars - Earn for daily visits πŸ”₯ Streaks - Track consecutive day visits πŸ’Ž Bonus Points - Special rewards for milestones 7-day streak: +50 points 30-day streak: +300 points πŸ“… Visit Calendar - Visual history of your engagement 🌐 Bilingual Support πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainian (Π£ΠΊΡ€Π°Ρ—Π½ΡΡŒΠΊΠ°) πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ English πŸš€ Live Demo Visit the live application: https://shabbatjs.github.io πŸ’Ύ Local Storage The application automatically saves: Language preference Selected city and country Checklist progress Visit history and streaks Points and achievements No account required - all data stored locally in your browser.

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
5 January 2026