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Judaism: Expression of Religious Identity

Keeping Shabbat

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Recall questions on when Shabbat begins and ends, the two reasons in the fourth commandment, the thirty-nine categories of work, welcoming Shabbat and havdalah, the eruv and Reform practice.

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Which two reasons for Shabbat are given in the two versions of the fourth commandment?

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  1. 1

    When does Shabbat begin and end?

    Model answer

    At sunset on Friday, ending on Saturday night when three stars are visible.

  2. 2

    Which two reasons for Shabbat are given in the two versions of the fourth commandment?

    Model answer

    One recalls God resting after creation and the other recalls the redemption from slavery in Egypt.

  3. 3

    How many categories of forbidden work are there on Shabbat?

    Model answer

    Thirty-nine, listed in the Mishnah.

  4. 4

    Name three things done to welcome Shabbat in the home.

    Model answer

    Lighting the Shabbat candles, reciting kiddush over wine, and blessing two loaves of challah.

  5. 5

    Explain what havdalah involves.

    Model answer

    The ceremony closing Shabbat, using wine, sweet spices and a plaited candle to mark the separation of the holy day from the week.

  6. 6

    Define the term eruv.

    Model answer

    A boundary enclosing an area so that carrying within it is permitted on Shabbat.

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