Shabbat Basics
What day does Shabbat begin?
friday evening
What meal is usually eaten Friday night with family?
Shabbat dinner
Where do many Jewish families go Friday night?
Synagogue
What color are most Shabbat candles?
White
What does “Shalom” mean?
Peace
What is the special bread eaten on Shabbat called
Challah
What cloth usually covers the challah?
A challah cover
What prayer welcomes the Sabbath angels?
Shalom Aleichem
How long does Shabbat last?
About 25 hours
What Hebrew word means “blessing”?
Bracha
How many candles are usually lit for Shabbat?
Two candles
What spice box is used during Havdalah?
Besamim
What book is used for Jewish prayers?
Siddur
What star appearance signals the end of Shabbat?
Three stars in the sky
What does “Todah” mean in English?
Thank you
What prayer is said over the wine?
Kiddush
What braided candle is used for Havdalah?
A Havdalah candle
What commandment says to remember the Sabbath?
The Fourth Commandment
What language is many Shabbat prayers written in?
Hebrew
What Hebrew word means “holy”?
Kadosh
What does the word “Shabbat” mean?
Rest
What is the final ceremony ending Shabbat called?
Havdalah
What prayer praises God for creating rest on Shabbat?
Kiddush
What is a day of rest inspired by in the Torah?
God resting after creation
What does “Shabbat Shalom” mean?
Peaceful Sabbath