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What is shamor?
The Sabbath has two encompassing elements: zachor and shamor (Exodus ch.20; Deuteronomy ch.5). Zachor (remember) alludes to observances that we do, such as the Kiddush over wine. Shamor (guard) refers to what we must not do, which are the 39 categories of work that are not done on the Sabbath.
What does the candles on the seder table represent?
The two Shabbos (Sabbath) candles represent Zachor (Exodus ch. 20, remember the shabbos) and Shamor (Deuteronomy ch. 5, keep the shabbos). All of the Yamim Tovim (festivals), Pessach (Passover) included, are also termed "shabbos" and share in many of the shabbos laws and observances, including lighting two candles shortly before the holy day begins.
What is a special sabbath?
There are a number of kinds of special Sabbaths. Any Sabbath that occurs during a Yom Tov (Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot) or on Rosh Chodesh or Hanukkah is a special Sabbath, with special prayers and added holiness. The Sabbaths during the month of Adar (parshat Shekalim, Zachor, Parah and HaChodesh) are special, with their added piyutim (poetic prayer) and special Haftaras. The Sabbaths preceding Passover, Tisha Be'Av, and Yom Kippur are special; each with its own name and special Haftarah.
What do the shabbat candles stand for?
The Shabbat candles symbolize the dual commandments to remember and observe the Sabbath day. Lighting the candles marks the beginning of the Sabbath and signifies the separation between the ordinary week and the sacred day of rest. The two candles typically represent the two aspects of Shabbat observance: zachor (remember) and shamor (observe). The candles also bring light and warmth into the home, creating a peaceful and festive atmosphere for the Sabbath meal.
Why do you light two candles on shabbat?
Because of the two different phrases (Zachor and Shamor) in which the Torah tells us to observe the Sabbath (see Exodus ch.20 and Deuteronomy ch.5). We light two candles to remember these commandments throughout the sabbath day.
What is the first of the ten commandments or the law of Moses?
They are the ten commands which God spoke at Sinai (Exodus ch.19-20). God inscribed them in the two Stone Tablets and handed the Tablets to Moses (Exodus 31:18); and they were kept in the Ark of the Covenant (Deuteronomy ch.10).1) "Anochi Hashem Elokecha..." (I am the Lord your God....): To believe in God's existence, His concern for the world, His intervention at will in the affairs of the world, and His infinite might.2) "Lo yihyeh lecha ..." (You shall not recognize the gods of others): The prohibition against idolatry.3) "Lo tisa ..." (You shall not use the Name of the Lord your God in vain....): Do not disgrace God's name by using it for no valid purpose. This especially refers to swearing with God's name, an oath that you do not mean to keep or cannot keep.4) "Zachor et yom hashabbat l'kadsho ..." (Remember the day of Shabbat to keep it holy....): Sanctify the day of Shabbat as a day of rest by refraining from work: creative, purposeful interaction with nature. Treat it as a day of delight, by the recitation of Kiddush, the Shabbat meals, etc.5) "Kabed et avicha v'et imecha..." (Honor your father and your mother...): Revering and honoring one's parents is considered a basic commandment in Judaism from the perspective that there are three partners involved in the creation of a human being: one's parents and God Himself. That is why this Commandment is included with the first five, which are considered to be between Man and his Creator. This is also understood, by extension, to refer to teachers.6) "Lo tirtzach" (You shall not murder): Human beings are created in the "image of God." Certain taking of life is sanctioned by the Torah, as is the case in a milchemet mitzvah; an obligatory war. However, outside of the limited exceptions, the diminution of the "Tzelem Elokim," the "image of God" in the world, is one of the three cardinal crimes, for which one must give up his or her life, rather than violate.7) "Lo tin'af" (You shall not commit adultery): the prohibition of cohabiting with a married woman.8) "Lo tignov" (You shall not steal).9) "Lo taaneh ve'reacha ed shahker" (Do not testify falsely against your neighbor): Giving testimony is a very serious matter in Judaism, because it has the power to directly affect someone else's life.10) "Lo tachmod beit rei'echa..." (You shall not covet anything that belongs to your fellow): This is a matter in which the Torah legislates regarding a person's inner thoughts and feelings. Only a Divine Lawgiver could possibly legislate in this way, for He knows the doings within our minds.See also: More about the Ten Commandments
Does Judaism have ten commandments?
It was Judaism that gave THE ten commandments (Exodus ch.20) to the world.These are the ten commands which God spoke at Sinai (Exodus ch.19-20). God inscribed them in the two Stone Tablets and handed the Tablets to Moses (Exodus 31:18); and they were kept in the Ark of the Covenant (Deuteronomy ch.10).1) "Anochi Hashem Elokecha..." (I am the Lord your God....): To believe in God's existence, His concern for the world, His intervention at will in the affairs of the world, and His infinite might.2) "Lo yihyeh lecha ..." (You shall not recognize the gods of others): The prohibition against idolatry.3) "Lo tisa ..." (You shall not use the Name of the Lord your God in vain....): Do not disgrace God's name by using it for no valid purpose. This especially refers to swearing with God's name, an oath that you do not mean to keep or cannot keep.4) "Zachor et yom hashabbat l'kadsho ..." (Remember the day of Shabbat to keep it holy....): Sanctify the day of Shabbat as a day of rest by refraining from work: creative, purposeful interaction with nature. Treat it as a day of delight, by the recitation of Kiddush, the Shabbat meals, etc.5) "Kabed et avicha v'et imecha..." (Honor your father and your mother...): Revering and honoring one's parents is considered a basic commandment in Judaism from the perspective that there are three partners involved in the creation of a human being: one's parents and God Himself. That is why this Commandment is included with the first five, which are considered to be between Man and his Creator. This is also understood, by extension, to refer to teachers.6) "Lo tirtzach" (You shall not murder): Human beings are created in the "image of God." Certain taking of life is sanctioned by the Torah, as is the case in a milchemet mitzvah; an obligatory war. However, outside of the limited exceptions, the diminution of the "Tzelem Elokim," the "image of God" in the world, is one of the three cardinal crimes, for which one must give up his or her life, rather than violate.7) "Lo tin'af" (You shall not commit adultery): the prohibition of cohabiting with a married woman.8) "Lo tignov" (You shall not steal).9) "Lo taaneh ve'reacha ed shahker" (Do not testify falsely against your neighbor): Giving testimony is a very serious matter in Judaism, because it has the power to directly affect someone else's life.10) "Lo tachmod beit rei'echa..." (You shall not covet anything that belongs to your fellow): This is a matter in which the Torah legislates regarding a person's inner thoughts and feelings. Only a Divine Lawgiver could possibly legislate in this way, for He knows the doings within our minds.
Could you list the 10 commandments?
I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt You will not have other gods You will not make (idolatrous) statues Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy Honor your father and mother You will not kill You will not commit adultery You will not steal You will not bear false witness You will not covet
What is the third commandent?
The third of the 10 commandments is in Exodus 20:7 "Do not take the name of God your Lord in vain (Or, "illegally"). God will not allow the one who takes His name in vain to go unpunished." This commandment primarily forbids false and trivial oaths. However it also prohibits all unnecessary use of God's name. (Source: the Living Torah by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, p. 353.)
What behavior is not allowed under the Jewish ten commandments?
Atheism IdolatryMisuse of God's nameProfaning the ShabbatRefraining from honoring one's parentsMurderAdulteryTheftFalse testimonyCovetingThe Ten Commandments were spoken by God at Sinai (Exodus ch.19-20). God inscribed them in the two Stone Tablets and gave the Tablets to Moses (Exodus 31:18); and they were kept in the Ark of the Covenant (Deuteronomy ch.10).1) "Anochi Hashem Elokecha..." (I am the Lord your God....): To believe in God's existence, His concern for the world, His intervention at will in the affairs of the world, and His infinite might.2) "Lo yihyeh lecha ..." (You shall not recognize the gods of others): The prohibition against idolatry.3) "Lo tisa ..." (You shall not use the Name of the Lord your God in vain....): Do not disgrace God's name by using it for no valid purpose. This especially refers to swearing with God's name, an oath that you do not mean to keep or cannot keep.4) "Zachor et yom hashabbat l'kadsho ..." (Remember the day of Shabbat to keep it holy....): Sanctify the day of Shabbat as a day of rest by refraining from work: creative, purposeful interaction with nature. Treat it as a day of delight, by the recitation of Kiddush, the Shabbat meals, etc.5) "Kabed et avicha v'et imecha..." (Honor your father and your mother...): Revering and honoring one's parents is considered a basic commandment in Judaism from the perspective that there are three partners involved in the creation of a human being: one's parents and God Himself. That is why this Commandment is included with the first five, which are considered to be between Man and his Creator. This is also understood, by extension, to refer to teachers.6) "Lo tirtzach" (You shall not murder): Human beings are created in the "image of God." Certain taking of life is sanctioned by the Torah, as is the case in a milchemet mitzvah; an obligatory war. However, outside of the limited exceptions, the diminution of the "Tzelem Elokim," the "image of God" in the world, is one of the three cardinal crimes, for which one must give up his or her life, rather than violate.7) "Lo tin'af" (You shall not commit adultery): the prohibition of cohabiting with a married woman.8) "Lo tignov" (You shall not steal).9) "Lo taaneh ve'reacha ed shahker" (Do not testify falsely against your neighbor): Giving testimony is a very serious matter in Judaism, because it has the power to directly affect someone else's life.10) "Lo tachmod beit rei'echa..." (You shall not covet anything that belongs to your fellow): This is a matter in which the Torah legislates regarding a person's inner thoughts and feelings. Only a Divine Lawgiver could possibly legislate in this way, for He knows the doings within our minds.See also: More about the Ten Commandments
What were the laws given to moses by god on Mount Sinai?
"Anochi HaShem Elokecha…" - "I am the L-rd your G-d, etc." - To have faith in G-d's existence, His concern for the world, His intervention at will in the affairs of the world, and His infinite might."Lo Yiheheh Lecha …" - "You shall not recognize the gods of others in My presence, etc." - the prohibition against idolatry."Lo Tisa …" - You shall not take the Name of the L-rd your G-d in vain, etc." - Do not disgrace Hashem's Name by using it for no valid purpose. This mainly refers to swearing an oath to HaShem that you do not mean to keep are cannot keep.Version A: "Zachor et Yom HaShabbat L'Kadesho …" - "Remember the Day of Shabbat to Keep it Holy, etc. - Sanctify the Day of Shabbat by treating it as a Day of Delight, and by the recitation of Kiddush, etc. (Shemot 20:8-11) Version B: "Shamor et Yom HaShabbat L'Kadesho…" - "Protect the Day of Shabbat to Keep it Holy, etc" - Observe the Day of Shabbat as a Day of Rest by refraining from "Melacha," creative, purposeful interaction with nature, etc. (Devarim 5:12-15)"Kabed et avicha v'et imecha…" - "Honor your Father and your Mother…" - Revering and honoring one's parents is considered a basic commandment in Judaism from the perspective that there are three partners involved in the creation of a human being: one's parents and G-d Himself. That is why this Commandment is included with the first five, which are considered basically between Man and his Creator. This is also understood to refer to teachers."Lo Tirtzach" - "You shall not Murder" - Since the human being is created in the "image of G-d," the level of seriousness of violation of this commandment should not be minimized. Certain taking of life is sanctioned by the Torah, as is the case in the "arba mitot bet din," the four forms of capital punishment, which are at least theoretically part of the legal code of the Torah; or the taking of life involved in a "milchemet mitzvah," "an obligatory war." However, outside of the limited exceptions, the diminution of the "Tzelem Elokim," the "image of G-d" in the world is one of the three Cardinal crimes, for which one must give up his or her life, rather than violate."Lo Tinaf" - "You shall not commit adultery" - Strictly speaking, this prohibition involves cohabiting with a married woman."Lo Tignov" - Literally, this means "You shall not steal;" however, this Commandment has been interpreted to refer to only one kind of theft; namely, to someone who kidnaps a person, forces him or her to work for him, and then sells him or her into slavery. This, like the previous prohibitions mentioned in the verse, murder and adultery, is a Capital Crime; that is, punishable by the death-penalty. "Garden-variety" stealing is prohibited by the Torah in Vayikra 19:11, where it says "You shall not steal, you shall not deny falsely, and you should not lie one to another.""Lo Taaneh ve'reacha ed shaker" - "Do not give false testimony against your neighbor." Giving testimony is a very serious matter in Judaism; one then has the power with words to directly affect someone else's life."Lo Tachmod beit reiecha,…" - "You shall not covet your fellow's house. You shall not covet your fellow's wife, his manservant, his maidservant, his ox, his donkey, nor anything that belongs to your fellow." This is an area where the Torah legislates regarding a person's inner thoughts and feelings. Only a Divine Lawgiver could possibly legislate in this way, for He knows our innermost thoughts and feelings. The meaning of the prohibition is that a person should regard another's possessions as totally beyond his possibility of acquisition.Read more: What_are_the_Ten_Commandments
What were the ten injunctions given by god to moses on mount sinai?
The Aseret HaDibrot or Ten Statements are (from OU.org):1. "Anochi HaShem Elokecha…" - "I am the L-rd your G-d, etc." - To have faith in G-d's existence, His concern for the world, His intervention at will in the affairs of the world, and His infinite might.2. "Lo Yiheheh Lecha …" - "You shall not recognize the gods of others in My presence, etc." - the prohibition against idolatry. One of the three Cardinal Sins, for which one must give up one's life rather than violate it.3. "Lo Tisa …" - You shall not take the Name of the L-rd your G-d in vain, etc." - Do not disgrace Hashem's Name by using it for no valid purpose.4. Version A: "Zachor et Yom HaShabbat L'Kadesho …" -"Remember the Day of Shabbat to Keep it Holy, etc. - Sanctify the Day of Shabbat by treating it as a Day of Delight, and by the recitation of Kiddush, etc. (Shemot 20:8-11) Version B: "Shamor et Yom HaShabbat L'Kadesho…" - "Protect the Day of Shabbat to Keep it Holy, etc" - Observe the Day of Shabbat as a Day of Rest by refraining from "Melacha," creative, purposeful interaction with nature, etc. (Devarim 5:12-15)5. "Kabed et avicha v'et imecha…" - "Honor your Father and your Mother…" - Revering and honoring one's parents is considered a basic commandment in Judaism from the perspective that there are three partners involved in the creation of a human being: one's parents and G-d Himself. That is why this Commandment is included with the first five, which are considered basically between Man and his Creator.6. "Lo Tirtzach" - "You shall not Murder" - Since the human being is created in the "image of G-d," the level of seriousness of violation of this commandment should not be minimized. Certain taking of life is sanctioned by the Torah, as is the case in the "arba mitot bet din," the four forms of capital punishment, which are at least theoretically part of the legal code of the Torah; or the taking of life involved in a "milchemet mitzvah," "an obligatory war." However, outside of the limited exceptions, the diminution of the "Tzelem Elokim," the "image of G-d" in the world is one of the three Cardinal crimes, for which one must give up his or her life, rather than violate.7. "Lo Tinaf" - "You shall not commit adultery" - Strictly speaking, this prohibition involves cohabiting with a married woman; this is another of the Three Cardinal Sins, regarding which one must forfeit his life rather than violating.8. "Lo Tignov" - Literally, this means "You shall not steal;" however, this Commandment has been interpreted to refer to only one kind of theft; namely, to someone who kidnaps a person, forces him or her to work for him, and then sells him or her into slavery. This, like the previous prohibitions mentioned in the verse, murder and adultery, is a Capital Crime; that is, punishable by the death-penalty. "Garden-variety" stealing is prohibited by the Torah in Vayikra 19:11, where it says "You shall not steal, you shall not deny falsely, and you should not lie one to another."9. "Lo Taaneh ve'reacha ed shaker" - "Do not give false testimony against your neighbor." Giving testimony is a very serious matter in Judaism; one then has the power with words to directly affect someone else's life.10. "Lo Tachmod beit reiecha,…" - "You shall not covet your fellow's house. You shall not covet your fellow's wife, his manservant, his maidservant, his ox, his donkey, nor anything that belongs to your fellow." This is an area where the Torah legislates regarding a person's inner thoughts and feelings. Only a Divine Lawgiver could possibly legislate in this way, for He knows our innermost thoughts and feelings. The meaning of the prohibition is that a person should regard another's possessions as totally beyond his possibility of acquisition.
