Shabbat Basics
What day of the week does Shabbat begin?
Friday night
What do we light to start Shabbat?
Two candles or candles for everyone in our family
What does Shabbat mean in English?
Rest
What do Shabbat candles symbolize?
Light and Peace and welcoming in Shabbat
When do we say Havdalah?
At the end of Shabbat, on Saturday night
How long does Shabbat last?
From Friday night to Saturday night
Who usually lights the candles?
The mother
Name one thing we don’t use on Shabbat.
Phones / electronics / cars / writing (any one)
What do you think the Kiddush cup represent?
What does Havdalah mean?
Separation (between Shabbat and the rest of the week)
Why do we celebrate Shabbat?
Because G-d rested on the 7th day after creating the world
What is the blessing over the wine called?
Kiddush
What word describes the types of “work” we rest from?
Melacha
Why do you think we have two loaves of challah?
To remember the double portion of manna in the desert
What three items do we use for Havdalah?
Wine, spices, and a braided candle
What words mean "Have a peaceful Shabbat"?
Shabbat Shalom
What special bread do we eat on Shabbat?
Challah
Instead of working, what kinds of things do we do on Shabbat?
Spend time with family, pray, sing, rest, play games, go on walks
Do we cover the challah during Kiddush?
Yes
What do we smell during Havdalah and why?
The spices (besamim) — to keep the sweetness of Shabbat with us
What book tells us to “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy”?
The Torah
What do the two Shabbat candles represent?
“Remember” (Zachor) and “Keep” (Shamor)
How many categories of types of work are there in Jewish law?
39
Hebrew
What do we look for in the sky to know Shabbat is over?
Three stars