The Jewish Calendar and Holidays (incl. Sabbath): The Sabbath: "Work" on the Sabbath:
What is considered "work" on the Sabbath?
In the context of the laws of the Sabbath "work," or Melacha, means creative work. An example of creative work would be lighting a fire. Moving a heavy table across the room would not be creative work - just plain work.
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