Judaism - Shabbat

On what day did God rest?

Reasons why Jews celebrate the Shabbat.

• God rested on the seventh day of Creation.

• The Ten Commandments tell them to keep the Shabbat holy.

• It confirms their Jewish identity.

• It is fun to do.

• It shows their obedience to God.

Who welcomes the Shabbat in at home?

• Mother

• Father

Who blesses the children at home?

• Mother

• Father

How many loaves of challah are placed on the table?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When does Shabbat start?

• Friday evening

• Saturday evening

What is the name of the service that ends the Shabbat?

• The Halakah Service.

• The Havdalah Ceremony.

What is read on the Saturday morning in the synagogue?

• A section of the Sidra.

• A section of the Torah.

• A section of the Ketuvim.

How is the Shabbat welcomed into the home and into the synagogue?

• Like a long lost friend.

• Like a welcome friend.

• Like a bride.

Shabbat is a sign of freedom - it allows the Jews the opportunity to rest, something their ancestors could not do in Egypt.

• True

• False