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Shabbat is the term for Judaism's weekly day of rest. Shabbat is a day to relax and rest.

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Are Jews allowed to use public transit on Shabbat?

No, that violates the Shabbat.


Do Orthodox Jews have to keep their electricity on on Shabbat or do they have to turn it off?

Orthodox Jews only use electricity in a passive manner during Shabbat. This means that they can leave electrical appliances on over Shabbat or use timers that automatically turn such things as lamps on and off.


Can Jews use a phone during Shabbat?

Religiously observant Jews will not use phones during Shabbat. The exception being if there is an emergency - medical, fire, etc. where lives are at risk.


Do Orthodox Jews answer their phones on Shabbat?

No, Orthodox Jews do not use phones during Shabbat except for major emergencies such as someone's life being at risk.


What do women do during shabbat?

They prepare their children for Shabbat and light the Shabbat candles.


What time is shabbat this week?

The time for Shabbat varies each week and depends on your location. To find the exact time for Shabbat this week, you can check a Jewish calendar, a local synagogue's website, or use a Jewish time calculator specific to your area. Shabbat typically begins at sunset on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday.


What is a shabbat greeter?

"Shabbat Shalom!"


What are the shabbat candles called?

They're called Shabbat candles (Neirot Shabbat in Hebrew).


Can one use on shabbat deodorant that is roll on or gel?

roll on is okay, gel is not.


What is the special name for shabbat?

Shabbat Shabbatot


How do you close Shabbat?

After Shabbat, there is the Havdalah service.


Why named shabbat?

Shabbat comes from the Hebrew word for sit/rest. Shabbat is the day of rest.