Sabbatical

Sabbatical is a rest from work, or a break, often lasting from a few months to a year. The concept of sabbatical has a source in shmita, described in several places in the Bible. In the strict sense, therefore, a sabbatical lasts a year.

Origins and history[edit | edit source]

The Hebrew Bible commands a seven-year cycle culminating in a Sabbath year, known also as the Shmita, during which the land is left to lie fallow and all agricultural activity (including plowing, planting, pruning and harvesting) is forbidden by Torah law. This is discussed in several places in the Bible, including Leviticus 25, Deuteronomy 15, and Exodus 23:10-11.

Modern practice[edit | edit source]

In the modern sense, one takes a sabbatical for rest and rejuvenation in a similar manner to a vacation, while also using the time to explore a different part of the world, or to work on a hobby or special project. Some universities and other institutional employers of scientists, physicians, and academics offer the opportunity to qualify for paid sabbatical as an employee benefit, called sabbatical leave. Some companies offer unpaid sabbatical for people wanting to take career breaks.

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