Minister of the Interior Aryeh Deri has called upon Israelis to take advantage of the present circumstances to enhance Shabbat observance. "It's an opportunity to disconnect from the demands of a non-stop materialistic culture," he commented. "Being in isolation with the family is an opportunity to turn off digital disturbances and focus on our parents, our children, and on what is essential in life. This is also the best defense against the coronavirus. As the poet sings: "Whoever keeps Shabbat will be kept safe by Shabbat."