What does the Sabbath day symbolize for us on which the entire family gathers for a communal meal, what is the idea of resting on the Sabbath and what is the power of the connection between us? The Sabbath symbolizes the end of the correction of human egoism and is above nature. The integral power of human connection is discovered on the Sabbath. It is a day of healing and rest. It is love, connection, and reconciliation.