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Shabbat Flashcards

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What are three things that describe shabbat

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  • a gift from God of a day of rest and renewal
  • A time to celebrate God’s creation of the world
  • A time to celebrate that God kept his covenant to the Jewish people
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What is the commandment about shabbat

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‘Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy’ exodus (20:8)

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What happens In the Friday evening service

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In the Friday evening service there is a brief service in the synagogue where shabbat is welcomed like a bride coming to meet her husband (the jewish people )

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What happens during the Saturday morning service

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There is a long service which includes a reading from the Torah and often a sermon and prayers and blessings are given .

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What happens before the reading is given

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  • the congregation stands when the ark is opened to reveal the torah scrolls
  • the torah is taken from the Ark and dressed with a cover and various ornaments
  • The torah is held in front of the congregation while verses from the scripture are chanted it is then paraded round the synagogue
  • when the torah is paraded round many jews touch it with there prayer book and then with their lips
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What is the significance of standing when the Ark is opened

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It is a reminder of how jews stood at the bottom of mount sinai when Moses returned with the ten commandments

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Why is the Ark dressed with a cover and various ornaments

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The Ark is dressed as a reminder of the vestments worn by priests in early judaism

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Why is the Ark paraded round the synagogue

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The parade of the torah represents the march through the wilderness, when Jews carried the original ark from mount sinai to Jerusalem

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Why do people touch the torah with their lips and their prayer book when it is being paraded round

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This recalls Ezekiel 3:3 which tells Jews that Gods words should always be on their lips and sweet like honey

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What is done in preparation for shabbat

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  • All work is done before shabbat begins on friday evening
  • Everything is neat and made presentable
  • at least two candles are placed on the table
  • Two loves of challah bread are placed on the table
  • Wine is placed on the table in special kiddush cups
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Why must work be done before shabbat

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Most types of work are not allowed on shabbat as stated in the fourth commandment

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When must the house be cleaned

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Jews must make their homes clean and presentable as shabbat is seen as a bride or queen in the home

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Why are two candles placed on the table

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The two candles are placed on the table to represent the two commandments to ‘remember’ and ‘observe’ shabbat

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Why is the challah bread placed on the table

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The challah bread represents the food that God provided for the Jews on shabbat when they were wondering in the wilderness

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Why is wine drank on shabbat

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Drinking wine on shabbat symbolises joy and celebration

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How is shabbat welcomed into the home

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Shabbat is welcomed by the lighting of candles

  • A female member of the family lights two candles before sunset on Friday
  • she then beckons her arms around the candles and says a blessing
  • she then says a prayer asking God to bless her family
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What happens during and before the special meal the family share

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  • Before the meal the parents bless their children and the head of the household recites kiddish blessings while holding the kiddush cup
  • To begin the meal bread is blessed and passed round so everyone has a peice
  • Then the family have the meal and after each course the family may discuss religious stories
  • Then the meal ends with a thanksgiving prayer
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What happens after the saturday morning service

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The family share another special meal

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What is the end of shabbat marked by

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The havdalah service

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What is involved in the havdalah service and when is it performed

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The havdalah service is performed at home after the sun is set and there are three stars in the sky on the saturday evening

  • Blessings are performed over a cup of wine, spices ans a candle with several wicks
  • These items are believed to bring light to the house once shabbat has ended

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