Shabbat
- Created by: Alexandra Gillgrass
- Created on: 05-05-13 15:32
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"Shabbat- the Sabbath is the heartbeat of history. It restores strength to the weary and brings hope to the disheartened..."- Leo Trepp
- Shabbat is a day of REST and Jews are FORBIDDEN to work on that special day
- It is a HOLY day from sunset on Friday evening until sunset on Saturday evening
- What they are forbidden from doing is seen in the 39 MELACHOT- such as treating leather, building and lighting a fire.
Shabbat is observed by Jews for a number of reasons:
1. God rested on the 7th day
2. 4th commandment
4. Spend time with family
Preperation
- No switches or electricity
- Telephone- covered
- Prepare food to last through Shabbat- no cooking allowed
- Prepare the table
- Wear their best clothes and use the best china
Challah (bread)
- Symbolises two manna- when the Jews were in the desert they were…
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