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Shabbat is what it is because God imbued it with its special qualities (Genesis ch.2). This connects with the Jewish people because God commanded them to keep the Shabbat (Exodus ch.20 and many other verses).
God gave us the gift of the Shabbat because He knows that we need "time out;" time to regroup, to relax, to hear the Torah being read and to discuss it, to reconnect with God, with our communities, and with and our family, and to be without the constant background noise of cell-phones etc., etc.
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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).
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.
What religion says shabbat shalom?
Shabbat shalom is a Jewish greeting which we say during the day of Shabbat. See also:More about the Jewish Shabbat
How do you say happy shabbat?
Shabbat Shalom (שבת שלום).Note: This means 'A peaceful shabbat'. The phrase "happy shabbat" is not a phrase that is traditionally used.
Can you swim on Shabbat?
There is no issue with swimming during Shabbat, however, you wouldn't be able to shower after swimming until Shabbat ends. (Assuming you wish to be Shabbat observant.)
What religion is shabbat a part of?
Judaism.See also:More about Shabbat
Why Shabbat shouldn't be allowed?
There is no reason to not allow Shabbat.
What do the parents do in shabbat?
They say Shabbat blessings for their children.
