Shabbat

Describe the Importance of Shabbat

• The shabbat is a day of rest and relaxation as a gesture of respect to God.
• It refers to the seventh day of the week
  • This was when God rested during creation in Genesis
    

• The shabbat starts from sunset on Friday and ends at sunset on Saturday
  

• On this day jews abstain from all forms of intellectual activity
  • The exception to this is the study of the Mitzvot

• The day is spent praying, feasting and with family

• It is important due to its mention in the covenant
  • God requests that a day be left aside in His honour
• Jews are reminded of the omnipotence (all powerfullness) of God during Shabbat
• It is also important because it encourages families to spend time together