Basics
What day of the week does Shabbat happen on?
Friday at sundown to Saturday at sundown
What do people say to wish someone a peaceful Shabbat?
Shabbat Shalom
What do many Jewish families light to welcome Shabbat?
Candles
What special braided bread is eaten on Shabbat
Challah
How many days are in a week, including Shabbat?
7
What time of day does Shabbat start on?
Sundown
What is the blessing over wine or grape juice called?
Kiddush
What is used to cover the challah before the blessing?
A Challah cover
What drink is traditionally used for Kiddush
Wine or grape juice
On which day of Creation did Gd rest?
7th
What day does Shabbat end?
Saturday night?
What is the Jewish place of worship called?
Synagogue
What special cup is used for the blessing over wine or grape juice?
Kiddush cup
How many challah loaves are traditionally placed on the Shabbat table
2
What is the name of the Jewish holy book read from in synagogue?
Torah
What does the word Shabbat mean?
To rest
What is the ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat called?
Havdalah
What kind of candle is traditionally used during Havdalah?
A braided candle
What is the blessing said over bread?
HaMotzi
What are the three main ritual items used during Havdalah?
Wine or grape juice, spices, and a braided candle
Why do we celebrate Shabbat every week?
To remember the 7th day of creation when Gd rested.
Name three activities Jewish families might do on Shabbat.
Eat a special meal, pray, sing songs, attend synagogue, rest, or spend time together.
What fragrant object is passed around and smelled during Havdalah?
A spice box or container of spices (besamim)
Why are two challah loaves traditionally used on Shabbat?
They remind us of the double portion of manna the Israelites received before Shabbat.
What is the Hebrew word for the fragrant spices used during Havdalah?
Besamim (בְּשָׂמִים)