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What day does Shabbat begin?

friday evening

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What meal is usually eaten Friday night with family?

Shabbat dinner

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Where do many Jewish families go Friday night?

Synagogue

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What color are most Shabbat candles?

White

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What does “Shalom” mean?

Peace

200

What is the special bread eaten on Shabbat called

Challah

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What cloth usually covers the challah?

A challah cover

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What prayer welcomes the Sabbath angels?

Shalom Aleichem

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How long does Shabbat last?

About 25 hours

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What Hebrew word means “blessing”?

Bracha

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How many candles are usually lit for Shabbat?

Two candles

300

What spice box is used during Havdalah?

Besamim

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What book is used for Jewish prayers?

Siddur

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What star appearance signals the end of Shabbat?

Three stars in the sky

300

What does “Todah” mean in English?

Thank you

400

What prayer is said over the wine?

Kiddush

400

What braided candle is used for Havdalah?

A Havdalah candle

400

What commandment says to remember the Sabbath?

The Fourth Commandment

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What language is many Shabbat prayers written in?

Hebrew

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What Hebrew word means “holy”?

Kadosh

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What does the word “Shabbat” mean?

Rest

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What is the final ceremony ending Shabbat called?

Havdalah

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What prayer praises God for creating rest on Shabbat?

Kiddush

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What is a day of rest inspired by in the Torah?

God resting after creation

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What does “Shabbat Shalom” mean?

Peaceful Sabbath