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Shabbat

Shabbat is Judaism’s day of rest and the Jewish week’s seventh day. Considered a festive day, Jews reflect on the Biblical Creation when God rested on the seventh day after creating heaven and Earth in six days.

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What response should one give when someone says shabbat shalom to them?

The ususal response to "Sabbat Shalom" is "Sabbat Shalom Umevorach" שבת שלום ומבורך

What Psalm is read on every Jewish sabbath?

Some customs vary regarding the components of the Jewish prayer service on

various occasions.

Since you asked, the following is the order of components of the Sabbath service,

according to the Ashkenazic tradition, Rabbinical Council of America edition,

Mesorah series of the Siddur (prayerbook), Third edition copyright 1990:

This list doesn't include every item in the entire service, only the Psalms that

you asked about. The services also include numerous selected verses from the

Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings, and the verbatim public reading from the

Torah scroll occupies the central portion of the Sabbath Morning service.

The following list applies to "every Jewish Sabbath", in accordance with your

question. On the "special" Sabbaths ... those that coincide with holidays, such

as the New Month, Passover, Yom Kippur, etc. ... more Psalms will be added that

are not listed here.

Friday, Sabbath Evening service:

Song of Songs

Psalms 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 29, 92, 93, in their entirety, in that order.

Also selected verses from Psalms 119, 122, 68, 113, 66, 17, 121,

51, 79, 19, 34, 60, 108, 113, 121, in that order.

Saturday, Sabbath Morning service:

Psalms 30, 19, 34, 90, 91, 135, 136, 33, 92, 93, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 145, 29,

92, 23, in their entirety, in that order. (Double appearances of 145, 92, and 93

are correct.)

Also selected verses from Psalms 99, 78, 40, 25, 68, 94, 3, 46, 84, 20, 28, 33,

85, 44, 81, 144, 13, 115, 89, 135, 72, 22, 90, 121, 146, 145, 35, 89, 103, 33, 68,

113, 104, 92, 99, 136, 86, 106, 51, 146, 19, 34, 60, 108, 86, 145, 10, 93, 29, 51,

34, 99, 68, 19, 29, 18, 79, 9, 110, 84, 144, 115, 148, 132, 51, 146, 79, 19, 34,

60, 108, 29, 113, 121, 27, 18, 24, 48, 82, 94, 81, 93, 92, 119, 122, 29, 106, 81,

in that order.

Saturday, Sabbath Afternoon service:

Psalms 145 in its entirety.

Also selected verses from Psalms 84, 144, 115, 22, 78, 86, 68, 46, 84, 70, 30, 9,

69, 34, 99, 19, 29, 18, 148, 132, 51, 146, 79, 19, 34, 60, 108, 119, 71, 36, 113,

121, in that order.

On Sabbaths from the end of Sukkot (Autumn) until just before Passover (Spring),

many, but not all, congregations recite Psalms 104, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124,

125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, in that order, in their

entirety, at this point.

Late Sabbath Afternoon service, just before conclusion of the Sabbath:

Psalms 144, 29, 67, in their entirety, in that order.

How do Jewish families make Shabbat a special day of the week?

observant peoples light candles on Friday nights at sundown from then on we are not allowed to ues electricity (with some exceptions) or money. we go to synagauge and pray on Saturday usually from 9 to 12 am it ends at sundow Saturday night or if you can see 3 stars in thesky

What does the mother do in shabbat?

The Shabbat is observed by all Jews, both men and women. However, it is the women who traditionally light the Shabbat-candles.See also:

Women and the lighting of the candles

How do you say enjoy your Sabbath?

To say "enjoy your Sabbath," you can simply say "Shabbat Shalom" in Hebrew, which means "peaceful Sabbath." Alternatively, in English, you can say, "Have a restful and joyous Sabbath." Both expressions convey well wishes for a meaningful day of rest and reflection.

Who participates in shabbat?

All Jews; at least those who maintain their tradition.

When did the Sabbath take place?

In Judaism, the Sabbath is on Saturday (Friday sundown until Saturday after twilight).

What does sabbath mode have to do with you?

If you're referring to the "Sabbath mode" on certain electric appliances, we put the appliance on that mode from shortly before the day of Shabbat until after the end of Shabbat, because on our Shabbat we're not allowed to adjust appliances or directly cause a change in their operation (such as opening a refrigerator door if it will directly cause a light to go on, etc.).

How do you spell Shabbat Shalom Umevorach?

You've spelled it correctly. In Hebrew it's שבת שלום ומבורך.

What is a challah knife used for?

It's used to cut the challah-bread on shabbat.

What do women wear on the shabbat?

They wear nice clothes which they have specifically designated for shabbat.

What do Jews do to make holy the sabbath day?

The Jewish Sabbath is a taste of heaven. Jews take a break for the demands of everyday living and take the time to enjoy and appreciate God's gifts. For example, we don't transact business or do things that remind us of work, we don't use money or light fire, and we come together to express gratitude to God and spend time with family.

Is the sabbath really on a Saturday?

The Sabbath is on a Saturday for those whose religious traditions say so. Other religious traditions place the Sabbath on Sunday or on Friday. If you are part of one of those traditions, then the Sabbath is not on a Saturday.

For Jews, the Sabbath is observed from Sundown on Friday until the appearance of 3 stars on Saturday night. For Muslims, the Sabbath is on Friday. For most, but not all, Christians, the Sabbath is on Sunday.

Why is Kaddish shalem so fast?

Kaddish Shalem is traditionally recited quickly to maintain the flow and rhythm of the prayer service. The rapid pace also signifies the urgency and passion with which the mourners are expressing their desire for redemption and peace.

How do you close Shabbat?

After Shabbat, there is the Havdalah service.

Is the JCC closed on Shabbat?

Some JCC's are closed on Shabbat while others aren't. You should call your local JCC or visit their web site to find out what their hours are.

When do you say shabbat shalom on sabbath?

Any time you see another Jewish person on the sabbath, and you want to greet them.

How do you respond Shabbat Shalom?

You respond the same way: Shabbat Shalom

What is a high sabbath?

It's one of the High Holiday Sabbaths - Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur.

How long does it take Jewish people to read their whole bible at their sabbath service?

The whole Bible is not read at the Sabbath service.

The prayers include many selections from the Psalms, and those don't change.

The public reading of the Torah ... the first five books ... is the centerpiece of the

Sabbath morning service. There is a standard format of divisions according to

which the entire Torah is read in the course of one year. The conclusion and the

beginning are both read during the joyous service on the last day of the

Fall holiday of Sukkot.

There is also a 3-year cycle of Torah reading practiced by some congregations.