Shabbat In The Home And The Synagogue

Question 1

Define Shabbat. When does this festival begin and end

Answer 1

A day of rest for Jews
Begins at sunset every Friday until sunset on Saturday

Question 2

“Remember the …… and keep it holy”

Answer 2

Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy

Question 3

Give two ways Shabbat is celebrated in the home

Answer 3

• food prepared in advance as cooking is seen as work
  -Kiddush (blessing over wine) is said to make it holy

Question 4

Give two ways Shabbat is celebrated in the synagogue

Answer 4

Jews will worship, pray and read the Torah. Havdalah ceremony marks the end of Shabbat

Question 5

Give two ways orthodox and reform Jews celebrate Shabbat

Answer 5

• Orthodox jews observe Shabbat strictly
• Reform Jews will observe Shabbat in different ways