8.6 Shabbat Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does Shabbat mean?
The day of rest
Quote for Shabbat
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” Exodus 20:8
When does Shabbat begin and end?
Starts on Friday evening at sunset
Ends when 3 stars appear in the sky on Saturday evening
What do Jews do on Shabbat?
Relax
Spend time with family and community
Worshipping at the synagogue
What 3 meals do Jews have during Shabbat?
Friday evening: two loaves of challah are prepared in advance
Saturday morning
Saturday evening
When do some Reform Jews have Shabbat?
6am until 6pm
What is the home like during Shabbat?
It is cleaned in preparation
Candles are lit before Shabbat begins
What happens at the Friday evening meal?
Begins with the Kiddush prayer
Meal is served
Often sing Shabbat hymns
What happens at the end of Shabbat?
Havdalah blessing said over the wine
A special candle is lit
Importance of Shabbat today
Core part of Jewish belief and practice
It is one of the 10 commandments
—> by keeping it they are following God’s will
Brings Jews together and fosters a closer sense of community
Day of enjoyment, offering time for rest and time with family
Fulfils the mitzvot
Orthodox Jewish view on Shabbat
Switch off phones
Will not drive
Will try and live near a synagogue
Reform and Liberal view on Shabbat
Might say it’s better to drive to synagogue
See it as more important that you go to the synagogue service
What happens during Shabbat at home?
Wash their hands ritually
—> dry the fingertips
Kiddush cup (wine) blessings
1) sanctify the wine
2) show it is for Shabbat
Anyone who can say/understand the blessings can light the candle
What happens during Shabbat at the synagogue?
Lasts around 2 hours
Amidah recited
Kaddish is recited
Ends with prayers
Sing hymn of Adon Olam (‘Master of the World’)
What does Shalom mean?
Peace
—> Shabbat is about achieving peace and rest
What does Shabbat Shalom mean?
Peaceful Sabbath
