The seventh day of the week and the day of rest. According to the Book of *Genesis, on the seventh day of *creation, *God rested and, in consequence, he blessed the seventh day and made it holy. The *Ten Commandments include the command to keep the...

(Hebrew: “Sabbath”) Mishnah tractate on the observance of the Sabbath. The tractate discusses: general principles of Sabbath observance (chap. 1); preparing for the Sabbath, with special reference to light, food, clothing (chaps....

(Hebrew. ‘Sabbath’) The first tractate of the *Mishnah and *Talmud. Shabbat discusses the laws of the *Sabbath and explores the thirty-nine forbidden categories of...

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Shabbat (Hebrew: שבת, shabbāt, "rest/inactivity"; the Sabbath, often Shabbos using Ashkenazi pronunciation), is the weekly day of rest in Judaism, symbolizing the Seventh Day in the Book of Genesis, after six days of creation. It is observed from...

Educators brainstorm learning for the pint-sized In Room 201, a circle of teachers took turns leading a dance of welcome as a Hebrew song poured from the CD player. Next door, they shared the dilemmas of teaching children from interfaith families. Down...

Jewish Woman International is a laudable organization. The Washington, D.C.-headquartered group places at the top of its agenda promoting self-sufficiency among women and girls. It also has helped to put the spotlight on the need to fight domestic abuse in the Jewish community and,...

IAF strikes Jihad terrorists-Islamic Jihad Commander Majed Harazin is dead following a missile strike on the car he and several other militants were driving. The vehicle, ladened with explosives, ignited, in a blast that could be heard from several miles away.  Archeologists renew excavations at...

Bar MitzvahThis rite of passage usually occurs when a Jewish boy reaches the age of 13. The words Bar Mitzvah translate to “son of the commandment,” and refer to a time when a child reaches the level of maturity where he or she can be...

An overview of Shabbat, the weekly day of rest for those who follow the Jewish faith. The traditions associated with Shabbat strengthen the Jewish community and make Shabbat a day of happiness and an opportunity for families to come together.

Explains the Jewish sabbath or Shabbat. Describes how an Orthodox Jewish family goes about celebrating Shabbat.

Celebrating Shabbat gives Jews a sense of belonging, purpose and a reason things. Going to the synagogue and the rituals in the home brings the whole Jewish community together and makes them feel united as one.