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Bookmark or Share- What Is Shabbat? - The Jewish Day of Rest - Chabad.orgShabbat (Hebrew: שַׁבָּת, also known as "Shabbos" or the "Sabbath") is the Jewish day of rest and celebration that begins on Friday before sunset and ends on the following evening after nightfall. It is ushered in with (late afternoon) candlelighting, prayers, and feasting on braided bread and other delicacies.
- Shabbat - WikipediaShabbat is a festive day when Jews exercise their freedom from the regular labours of everyday life. It offers an opportunity to contemplate the spiritual aspects of life and to spend time with family.
- The ultimate guide to Shabbat - UnpackedShabbat holds a special place in the hearts of many Jews, regardless of their level of observance. Hosting or attending a Shabbat dinner on Friday evening is one of the most quintessential Jewish experiences. Let’s unpack the cultural, spiritual, and practical dimensions of this core Jewish ritual. What is Shabbat? The basics
- Shabbat: What is Shabbat? - Jewish Virtual LibraryShabbat (שַׁבָּת; related to Hebrew verb "cease, rest") is the seventh day of the Jewish week and is the day of rest and abstention from work as commanded by God. Shabbat involves two interrelated commandments: to remember (zachor) and to observe (shamor).
- Sabbath | History, Meaning & Observance | BritannicaSabbath, (from shavat, “cease,” or “desist”), day of holiness and rest observed by Jews from sunset on Friday to nightfall of the following day. The time division follows the biblical story of creation: “And there was evening and there was morning, one day” (Genesis 1:5).
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