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Shabbat in the home and the synagogue

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The subtopic covers when Shabbat begins and ends and why it is kept, the candles, kiddush and two loaves, the thirty-nine forbidden categories of work in Orthodox and Reform practice, the synagogue service and havdalah.

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When does Shabbat begin and end?

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Why do Jews keep Shabbat?

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Which reason for Shabbat does Deuteronomy 5 give?

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  1. 1

    When does Shabbat begin and end?

    Model answer

    Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday. Shabbat ends on Saturday night, when three stars are visible.

  2. 2

    Why do Jews keep Shabbat?

    Model answer

    Genesis 2 says God rested on the seventh day of creation. Exodus 20:8 commands the people to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

  3. 3

    Which reason for Shabbat does Deuteronomy 5 give?

    Model answer

    Deuteronomy 5:15 links Shabbat to the escape from slavery in Egypt. Rest is a reminder that the people are no longer slaves.

  4. 4

    Who lights the Shabbat candles, and how many are lit?

    Model answer

    Two candles are lit shortly before sunset, traditionally by the woman of the house. The two flames match the commands to remember and to observe Shabbat.

  5. 5

    What is kiddush?

    Model answer

    Kiddush is the blessing said over a cup of wine to begin Shabbat. The blessing marks the day as holy.

  6. 6

    Why are two loaves used at the Shabbat meal?

    Model answer

    Two plaited challot recall the double portion of manna given before the Sabbath. The loaves are kept covered until the blessing over bread.

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