shabbat

Question 1

What is Shabbat?

Answer 1

Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest and spiritual enrichment, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening.

Question 2

True or False: Shabbat is observed for 24 hours.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the Hebrew term for the Sabbath?

Answer 3

Shabbat

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Shabbat begins at __________.

Answer 4

sundown on Friday

Question 5

What is the primary commandment associated with Shabbat?

Answer 5

To rest and refrain from work.

Question 6

Which book of the Torah outlines the laws of Shabbat?

Answer 6

The book of Exodus.

Question 7

What is the significance of lighting candles on Shabbat?

Answer 7

It symbolizes the welcoming of Shabbat and brings peace and joy to the home.

Question 8

Multiple choice: What is traditionally not allowed on Shabbat? (A) Cooking (B) Prayer (C) Family gatherings (D) Studying Torah

Answer 8

A) Cooking

Question 9

What is the name of the festive meal that begins Shabbat?

Answer 9

Shabbat dinner

Question 10

True or False: The Kiddush is a blessing recited over wine on Shabbat.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is Havdalah?

Answer 11

Havdalah is the ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The Shabbat prayer service includes __________ readings from the Torah.

Answer 12

public

Question 13

What is a ‘melacha’ in the context of Shabbat?

Answer 13

A category of work that is prohibited on Shabbat.

Question 14

Multiple choice: Which activity is permitted on Shabbat? (A) Writing (B) Cooking (C) Reading (D) Driving

Answer 14

C) Reading

Question 15

What is the Shabbat meal that occurs after the evening service called?

Answer 15

Shabbat dinner

Question 16

True or False: Shabbat is only observed by Orthodox Jews.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is the term for the special bread eaten on Shabbat?

Answer 17

Challah

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Shabbat is a time for __________ and family.

Answer 18

rest, reflection

Question 19

What does the term ‘Shabbat Shalom’ mean?

Answer 19

Peaceful Sabbath

Question 20

What is the role of the rabbi during Shabbat services?

Answer 20

To lead the prayers and provide teachings.

Question 21

Multiple choice: How many categories of work are prohibited on Shabbat? (A) 20 (B) 39 (C) 50 (D) 10

Answer 21

B) 39

Question 22

True or False: Shabbat is a time for community and social gatherings.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is a common greeting exchanged during Shabbat?

Answer 23

Shabbat Shalom

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The sanctity of Shabbat is emphasized through __________.

Answer 24

prayer, rest, and family time

Question 25

What is the term for the afternoon prayer service on Shabbat?

Answer 25

Mincha

Question 26

What is unique about the Shabbat meal compared to other meals?

Answer 26

It is often more elaborate and includes blessings over wine and bread.