title: The Sabbath as dialectic: Implications for mental health.
abstract: Jewish tradition established the Sabbath as a special day. Its observance was both part of a religious tradition and an example of psychological health. This article explores the values and attitudes that underlie Sabbath observance, identifies some of the themes and behaviors most characteristic of these observances, and relates these to current mental health practices.
authors.affiliation: Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Goldberg