Shabbat
God rested on the 7th day
• The practice of the Sabbath is derived from the biblical story where God restored on the seventh day after creating the world and hence people are called to imitate god by resting every seventh day.
• Sabbath- day of rest and rejuvenation as well as a day to study the torah and attend synagogue
• Sabbath is most significant liturgical event of the week as it serves as a reminder for the Jewish people of greatness of God and importance of the covenant.
Covenantal Obligations
• “Observe the Sabbath day throughout the generations as an everlasting covenant” Exodus 31:16. The Jewish people are reminded of this and refer to the Sabbath as the Queen of days.
2 Primary Shabbat commandments
• “Remember the Sabbath day” Exodus 20:8- means to refrain from all forms of work
• “Keep the Sabbath day” Deuteronomy 5:12- refers to reciting the Kiddush over a cup of wine
• Emphasis on ritual highlights the fact that Judaism is largely concerned with carrying out Halakhic requirements as a reflection of faith.
All forms of work are prohibited
• All forms of work and Labor are prohibited on the Sabbath
• By ceasing from all forms of work Jews acknowledge God as the ultimate creator, the act of creation is a gift from God and not an automatic right
Sabbath delight and honour
• Through ritual observance is of primary importance for Jews, this observance needs to be accompanied by genuine delight in honouring and keeping the
• The practice of the Sabbath is derived from the biblical story where God restored on the seventh day after creating the world and hence people are called to imitate god by resting every seventh day.
• Sabbath- day of rest and rejuvenation as well as a day to study the torah and attend synagogue
• Sabbath is most significant liturgical event of the week as it serves as a reminder for the Jewish people of greatness of God and importance of the covenant.
Covenantal Obligations
• “Observe the Sabbath day throughout the generations as an everlasting covenant” Exodus 31:16. The Jewish people are reminded of this and refer to the Sabbath as the Queen of days.
2 Primary Shabbat commandments
• “Remember the Sabbath day” Exodus 20:8- means to refrain from all forms of work
• “Keep the Sabbath day” Deuteronomy 5:12- refers to reciting the Kiddush over a cup of wine
• Emphasis on ritual highlights the fact that Judaism is largely concerned with carrying out Halakhic requirements as a reflection of faith.
All forms of work are prohibited
• All forms of work and Labor are prohibited on the Sabbath
• By ceasing from all forms of work Jews acknowledge God as the ultimate creator, the act of creation is a gift from God and not an automatic right
Sabbath delight and honour
• Through ritual observance is of primary importance for Jews, this observance needs to be accompanied by genuine delight in honouring and keeping the