Shabbat In The Synagogue Flashcards
What is shabbat
Shabbat is the Jewish holy day of the week .It is a day of rest and renewal
Shabbat is a time to relax and rest ,
Worship God and enjoy family life
Shabbat is a day that God has commanded Jews
To celebrate .The fourth commandment is “ Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy )
Shabbat is a time to celebrate God’s creation.Shabbat recalls
The Genesis Creation stories in which God created the universe in sixth days and rested on the seventh day
Shabbat is a gift from God of a
Day of rest and renewal,
Shabbat ia a time to celebrate that God has kept his promises in the
Covenant between God and Jews
Main shabbat service is on a
Saturday morning
Shabbat preparations - all work is done and the home is prepared before Shabbat begins on a Friday evenin.Most types of work is not allowed during Shabbat
As stated in the fourth commandment
Why might Jews clean their house for Shabbat
To welcome Shabbat which is seen as being like welcoming a special bride or queen into the home
Two loaves of challah bread placed on the table
Represent the food that God peovided the Jews with whilst they were wandering in the wilderness
Wine or grape juice placed on the table
Symbolises joy and celebration
