characteristics - rituals Flashcards
1
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Shabbat
A
is the practice of resting on the sabbath
2
Q
two commandments in the sabbath
A
- to remember (zachor)
- to observe (shamor)
3
Q
zachor
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- significance of Shabbat, relevance to creation and Jews exodus from Egypt
- by resting on Shabbat, Jews are reminded that they are free
4
Q
shamor
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- work is forbidden on Shabbat
- making someone else work is forbidden
5
Q
when does Shabbat commence
A
Friday at sunset and concludes at nightfall on Saturday
6
Q
Shabbat preparations
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- cleaned house
- best dishes and tableware set
- meal is prepared
- other preparations
7
Q
just before sunset
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- 18 mins before sunset
- Shabbat candles are lit and a blessing is recited by the woman of the house
8
Q
after sunset
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- synagogue service ( prayers over wine and bread )
- after service, family dinner
9
Q
Saturday day
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- 9am Shabbat service until noon
- meal
- afternoon - Torah studies, walk, talk, leisure activities
- late afternoon meal
10
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Saturday night
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- concluding ritual
- blessings
- splitting of the sacred and secular world
