Rest from labor on Shemini Atzeret.
This mitzvah prohibits laborious work (melachet avodah) on Shemini Atzeret. While food-related preparation is permitted, all other work is forbidden so that the day is preserved as holy. Shemini Atzeret, though connected to Sukkot, is also an independent festival — emphasizing an intimate bond between Hashem and Israel. The prohibition of work ensures the day is fully set apart for joy, prayer, and closeness to the Divine.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
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