Why It Matters
What is Shabbat meant to help people do?
Rest and reflect
What is lit to start Shabbat?
Candles
What symbol represents joy and is blessed with a prayer?
Wine
True or False: You can cook a new meal on Shabbat.
False
What is the Hebrew word for the Sabbath?
Shabbat
What kind of connections does Shabbat strengthen?
(Family and community)
What is the blessing over wine called
A Kiddush
What does the double portion of challah remind us of?
Manna in the desert
Name one thing Jews traditionally avoid using during Shabbat.
Phone, computer, car, etc.
What day of the week does Shabbat begin?
Friday at sunset
What is Shabbat sometimes called in Jewish tradition?
A "Gift
What type of bread is eaten during Shabbat meals?
Challah
What do the two Shabbat candles often symbolize?
What kind of “work” is forbidden on Shabbat?
Melacha – creative work
How long does Shabbat last?
About 25 hours
What modern habit does Shabbat help break?
Constant busyness or being online all the time
What do many families do after dinner on Friday night?
Sing songs, share stories, or rest
What greeting means “Peaceful Sabbath”?
"Shabbat Shalom"
Can Jews write on Shabbat?
No
What book of the Torah describes God resting on the 7th day?
Genesis
What does Shabbat remind people to focus on?
What really matters: faith, peace, and relationships
What is the third meal of Shabbat called?
Seudah Shlishit
What object is often used to cover the challah?
Challah cover or cloth
Why are these restrictions followed?
To fully rest and honor the day as sacred
Which of the Ten Commandments refers to Shabbat?
The 4th Commandment