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Shabbat
"And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it; because that in it He rested from all
His work which God in creating had made" (Genesis, 2:3).
As the book of Genesis tells us, God created the world in six days. In Six days God created the Sun, moon,
land and sky and all the living creatures that fills it –including the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. In the
seventh day, God rested. As specified in the Ten Commandments, the people of Israel must abstain from
work in the seventh day the holy day of the week. Shabbat is accordingly described as Shabbat the queen.
Jewish people from all around the world observe Shabbat by kindling lights, performing Kiddush service, and
avoiding work.
How do we welcome Shabbat the Queen?
Shabbat - Day of Rest!
Shabbat is time to put aside all of our daily routines and concerns. Shabbat creates special moments in the
Jewish home, and helps to strengthen the inner bond of the family. On national level, Shabbat has always
marked the Jews out of other Christian populations which mostly work on Saturday and rest on Sunday.
The Jews welcome the Shabbat with ceremony and festivity.
First, just before sun sets, mother or daughter lights Shabbat Candles. The mother or daughter says a quiet
prayer as while placing her hands over her eyes.
Friday evening is the time when Shabbat comes in. All family members gather around the table and a
Shabbat service is held - the Kiddush. Kiddush is the service that sanctifies the Shabbat. A wine is poured
into a cup, the head of the family recites a prayer, and then all members of the family drink from the cup.
The head of the family also says a prayer over a special loaf of bread - Challah. Each member of the family
eats a piece of Challah. The ritual meal is often accompanied by traditional Shabbat songs.
And Don't Say Shabbat Songs cannot be cool! Shabbat Shalom!
"And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it; because that in it He rested from all
His work which God in creating had made" (Genesis, 2:3).
As the book of Genesis tells us, God created the world in six days. In Six days God created the Sun, moon,
land and sky and all the living creatures that fills it –including the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. In the
seventh day, God rested. As specified in the Ten Commandments, the people of Israel must abstain from
work in the seventh day the holy day of the week. Shabbat is accordingly described as Shabbat the queen.
Jewish people from all around the world observe Shabbat by kindling lights, performing Kiddush service, and
avoiding work.
How do we welcome Shabbat the Queen?
Shabbat - Day of Rest!
Shabbat is time to put aside all of our daily routines and concerns. Shabbat creates special moments in the
Jewish home, and helps to strengthen the inner bond of the family. On national level, Shabbat has always
marked the Jews out of other Christian populations which mostly work on Saturday and rest on Sunday.
The Jews welcome the Shabbat with ceremony and festivity.
First, just before sun sets, mother or daughter lights Shabbat Candles. The mother or daughter says a quiet
prayer as while placing her hands over her eyes.
Friday evening is the time when Shabbat comes in. All family members gather around the table and a
Shabbat service is held - the Kiddush. Kiddush is the service that sanctifies the Shabbat. A wine is poured
into a cup, the head of the family recites a prayer, and then all members of the family drink from the cup.
The head of the family also says a prayer over a special loaf of bread - Challah. Each member of the family
eats a piece of Challah. The ritual meal is often accompanied by traditional Shabbat songs.
And Don't Say Shabbat Songs cannot be cool! Shabbat Shalom!
As the book of Genesis tells us, God created the
world in six days. In Six days God created the Sun,
moon, land and sky and all the living creatures that
fills it –including the first man and woman, Adam and
Eve. In the seventh day, God rested. As specified in
the Ten Commandments, the people of Israel must
abstain from work in the seventh day the holy day of
the week. Shabbat is accordingly described as
Shabbat the queen. Jewish people from all around
the world observe Shabbat by kindling lights,
performing Kiddush service, and avoiding work.
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