shabbat

Question 1

Shabbat

Answer 1

Day of spiritual rest and renewal. beginning of sunset Friday and nightfall Saturday.

Question 2

why follow shabbat

Answer 2

“The Sabbath to remember and keep holy” Exodus 20;8.
obeys the Mitzvot.
shabbat reminds Jew of when they escaped from Egypt and Creation.

Question 3

Rules of shabbat

Answer 3

no work
no cooking
no writing
no electricity

can do’s;
rest
celebrate
Read the Torah

Question 4

candles

Answer 4

candles are lit praying the shabbat pray by the women of household. must pray and close eyes. shows that the meal is sacred.

Question 5

Challah loaf

Answer 5

special bread represents the 2 tablets of the 10 commandments. father blesses bread. dipped and blessed. attired in clothes and olive.

Question 6

Kiddush cup

Answer 6

literally, “sanctification,” is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Additionally, the word refers to a small repast held on Shabbat or festival mornings after the prayer services and before the meal.

Question 7

why is Shabbat Important?

Answer 7

mitzvot
obeys God
creation story

Question 8

what happens on shabbat?

Answer 8

no work
three meals are consumed (special)
blessed bread and wine
rest