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Yeshivish glossary term

shomer Shabbos

שומר שבת

Meaning

  • Sabbath-observant
  • a person who follows the laws of the Sabbath

Alternate spellings

shomer Shabbat

Usage and context

Literally “one who keeps the Sabbath.” In many Orthodox settings it may suggest broader observance as well, but its direct meaning concerns the Sabbath.

Category
religious practice
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

The job is suitable for someone who is shomer Shabbos.

Plain-English example

The job is suitable for someone who observes the Jewish Sabbath.