The Sabbath that begins this evening holds a special place in Jewish tradition – it is called the “Great” or, in Hebrew, “Shabbat a-Gadol.” This particular Sabbath marks the start of the festive period of Liberation, the Exodus from slavery. The first “Great Sabbath” occurred a few days before the Exodus of the Jews from … The upcoming Saturday is referred to as “The Great” – “Shabbat HaGadol.”

