Shabbat

Friday sunset to an hour after Saturday sunset; 25 hours.

Exodus reminder to keep it holy unless Pikuash Nefesh is involved, and a reminder of the covenant where God rested on the seventh Creation day.

A brief (45 minute) service and may be just for families and children as well. Kiddush.

When the Torah is uncovered, all stand out of respect for the story of Mount Sinai, and is paraded around the Synangogue, where you may touch it, or kiss it. 

Numbers 10:35

Shabbat is similar to welcoming a Queen, as the female figure of the house will waft over the Menorah ( a candle per child), and close her eyes, all welcoming the presence of Shabbat 18m+.

They bless their children and the synagogue and say amen after each blessing. They will wash their hands after as a sign of purification for this sacred meal. 

Menu:

- Wine/ Grape juice                                                                                                                               - Two loaves of Challah bread, which is blessed and broken up for the unleavened bread of Israel and two portions of Manna God gave each of them during the said escape. 

At the end of Shabbat, they hold the Havdalah service at home after nightfall, preferably with the first three stars in the sky.

Every day is an opportunity for new worship, and to develop their relationship with God by furthering their devotion. The Jewish home is always set up for worship, with appropriate everything. Mezuzah comes as a reminder of their laws, many touch it to feel closer to God or to feel spiritually lifted/ inspired.

Torah => five books of Moses     (studied by Orthodox)                                                                      Nevi'im => the eight prophets tracing Jewish history                                                                          Ketuvim => 11 books, containing a collection of poetry, psalms, stories, advice, historical accounts and more.

Mishnah => Rabbi Judah Hanassi in 200CE combined all oral law into a single document.

Gemara => commentary on the Mishnah in the Talmud (Also studied by the Orthodox)

Prayer hall- Rectangular with three sides and the bimah with a raised platform in full view as the focal.The Rabbi faces his back to the congregation.

Ark- The Torah scrolls kept in the Ark, facing Jerusalem. God gave Moses the 10 Cs which were then placed in the Temple that King Solomon had built. The structure is an ornamental container, physically a cupboard housing the Torah. It is only opened during special prayers in services and symbolises the Perochet in Jerusalem. 

Ner Tamid- the ever-burning light that used to be an oil lamp, now replaced with electric lightbulbs, above the bimah. They represent the pillar of fire and cloud that saved them.

Chazzan- will sit separately from the congregation, as the lead singer in the service.

The tallit is the shawl with 613 mitzvot tassels on it, reminding them of their code of conduct. The tefillin are the leather straps attached to the arms and head, with leather boxes containing Torah extracts. 

a sign on your hand and as a reminder on your forehead- Exodus 13

Prayer builds relationships between Jews and God, and a synagogue is not even necessary due to Minyan. Prayers are read from Siddur. 

"Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, The Lord is one"- The Shema

Be fertile and increase, fill the Earth and master it -Gen 1:28

Naming, circumcision (Brit Milah), and redemption for the firstborn boy through giving five silver (shekels) coins to a Kohen- descendent of a priest from the ancient temples. This is part of Pydon Ha- Ben. 

Numbers 18:13-16

Two steps: Betrothal of engagement for approximately twelve months, and then the actual marriage. Arranged marriages are traditional in Jewish communities. (Kiddushin)

It is the unity of two souls, and the couple may prepare by fasting on the day to be in the correct mindset in body and soul.

Ketubah covers the duties during this bond that they have, including divorce conditions. The Last Shabbat is where they will announce his intention to marry her.

a celebratory meal with the family is the last time they will see each other until the actual ceremony. The ceremony cannot take place on any significant day of the Jewish calendar, led by a Rabbi and under a Chuppah, symbolising the new home they will have together. He will face Jerusalem and she circles him three times.

The groom breaks a glass under his heel- The destruction of Temple in Jerusalem.

Shout Matel Tov, and send a short time in complete privacy.