practices: shabbat Flashcards
what is the shabbat considered as?
the most important celebration
what does jews believe relating to the shabbat?
that god instructed them to keep it holy and it is repeated many times in the torah
what is the shabbat seen as?
a gift from god when weekday worries can be forgotten
what does it celebrate?
creation and is time for family
what is not allowed during shabbat?
working
preparation and celebration: how can families be ready?
the home will be cleaned and tidied
wife/mother will light 2 candles 18 mins prior to the sunset to begin the sabbath celebration
preparation and celebration: what do adult male members usually visit and when?
visit the synagogue on the Friday evening and return for the Friday night dinner
preparation and celebration: what is the meal served with?
a kiddush blessing using wine and a blessing of two pieces challah bread
preparation and celebration: where would the family attend and when?
attending the synagogue on the Saturday morning before returning home for a day of rest with the family
preparation and celebration: how is the end of shabbat marked?
with a havdalah blessing over wine when special candle is lit
preparation and celebration: why does everything need to be prepared in advance?
as no work can be done
why do jews worship on the sabbath? (4)
because of the creation story found in the book of genesis
one of the 10 commandments
part of the covenant that Moses made with god on mount sinai
opportunity for the family to spend time together
what does the torah state about the creation story?
so what do jews do?
states that g-d created the world in 6 days and on the 7th god rested
jews follow this example and perform no work throughout shabbat
what are jews expected to do with the 10 commandments and why?
to follow it
exodus in the torah teaches jews to “remember the sabbath and keep it holy”. they do this by having a family meal and attending the synagogue
why do jews keep the covenant?
to show their love, gratitude and devotion to god
