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Its origin is in the Torah (Genesis ch.2, Leviticus ch.23, Exodus ch.20 and many other passages).
The Sabbath is considered in the Jewish religion to be a day blessed by God (Genesis ch.2), a day of rest (Exodus ch.20, ch.31), and a day of strengthening ties with the family, the community, and with God.
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Why Shabbat shouldn't be allowed?
There is no reason to not allow Shabbat.
What is the reason behind shabbat?
Shabbat, the Sabbath, is the day of rest for the Jews, in tribute to the 7th day of Creation on which God rested.
Why is it always a woman who starts the shabbat?
It is a Minhag (Tradition) that the woman of the house lights the Shabbat candles. (The reason for this is mentioned in the Talmud, that says that this is a Tikun (a correction, an amendment) to the "original sin" of Hava (Eve)) According to many Poskim (Rabbis) this act is a declaration of Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming the Shabbat) and thus the woman is usually the first to start the shabbat.
What are observations of a lit candle?
In Judaism, it depends on the reason for the candle. Candles are used on Shabbat, Motza'ei Shabbat, Holy Days, Yahrzeits, and Hanukkah, all for different reasons.
Is shabbat celebrated during Hanukkah?
Yes; and the Hanukkah candles are lit earlier than usual for that reason.
What do women do during shabbat?
They prepare their children for Shabbat and light the Shabbat candles.
What is a shabbat greeter?
"Shabbat Shalom!"
What are the shabbat candles called?
They're called Shabbat candles (Neirot Shabbat in Hebrew).
Can anyone attend a Shabbat service?
Anyone can attend a Shabbat service. Sometimes people need a different perspective in order to answer the questions they are seeking. As long as you are respectful of the service, I dont see any reason why someone could not attend.
How do you close Shabbat?
After Shabbat, there is the Havdalah service.
What is the special name for shabbat?
Shabbat Shabbatot
Why named shabbat?
Shabbat comes from the Hebrew word for sit/rest. Shabbat is the day of rest.
