There are no two hours alike. Every hour is unique and the only one given at the moment, exclusive and endlessly precious. Judaism teaches us to be attached to holiness in time; to learn how to consecrate sanctuaries that emerge from the magnificent stream of a year.

Abraham Joshua Heschel
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In Judaism, most actions must be done at a certain time. This is because God created the world in six days and each day has a special meaning. Every hour of the day has a special meaning, and we should embrace that message and make it part of our lives.

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