Every week of the year, Jews observe Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, from Friday at sunset until Saturday night.Jews believe that God rested on the seventh and Sabbath is celebrated as a day of rest.Traditionally, preparing and participating in a special Shabbat meal is how this Jewish holiday is celebrated.Worship and leisure activities can be done to celebrate Shabbat.
Step 1: Go shopping for food.
A full Friday night dinner, a full Saturday afternoon lunch, and a lighter Saturday evening dinner are served on Shabbat.If you are having guests for one or all of the meals, shop and prepare earlier, or have them bring a dish or two to ease the workload.
Step 2: You should bathe and clean your house.
It is a good deed to make your home ready for Shabbat.In addition to this, you need to use your best dishes, linens, and clothes.The meals that are held in celebration of Shabbat should be suitable for a queen.
Step 3: Start with the first blessing.
There are two candles on the dinner table just before sunset on Friday to mark the start of Shabbat.There are candles that represent observing and remembering the Shabbat.If you want to properly start Shabbat, you need to light the candles and cover your eyes.The candle lighting blessing can be found at: http://www.reformjudaism.org/shabbat-customs.
Step 4: Pour, bless and drink the wine.
The blessing of wine is called Kiddoush.The wine symbolises joy and relaxation.Lift the cup of wine and bless it after you read aloud Genesis 1:31-2:3 from the Torah.You can get more information at http://www.aish.com/sh/ht/fn/48967396.html.Bless the Sabbath.This blessing can be found at: http://www.reformjudaism.org/practice/prayers-blessings/
Step 5: Break and eat the bread.
You should have two loaves of braided Sabbath bread.The blessing over the bread is called HaMotzi.The purpose of blessing the bread is to show gratitude.You should unwrap the bread and say a blessing over it.Information on this blessing can be found at: http://www.reformjudaism.org/practice/prayers-blessings.After the blessings, slice, salt, and eat bread.This can be in other forms.Some people make garlic pita bread, while others make a sweeter version with cinnamon and raisins.
Step 6: Appetizers to serve.
You can make a Mediterranean dip, salsa or gefilte fish.The dishes are served at the beginning of the meal.
Step 7: You can serve soup or a salad.
The next part of the meal is usually soup, salad, or both.Chicken soup, beef and mushroom barley, and ginger carrot soup are good soups to serve.If you serve a salad, consider a mandarin-orange beet salad or a romaine pepper steak salad.
Step 8: A main dish can be served with two or more sides.
There are many different options for the main course.meatballs in mushroom sauce, apricot chicken, or brisket are possibilities for the main dish.Try ratatouille or green bean almandine for the side dishes.
Step 9: It's a good idea to serve dessert.
A tasty and sweet treat is what you should finish the last course with.You may want to make apple crumble, peanut butter ice cream pie, or double chocolate fudge brownies.
Step 10: There is a Jewish service.
There is a slightly different form of Jewish worship where the focus is on personal and group prayer during Shabbat.You should praise God more than make requests at these services.
Step 11: You should study the Torah.
It is possible to celebrate Shabbat by reading Jewish scripture.It is possible to focus on God and learn more about judaism.You can read the Torah on your own or discuss it with a friend or family member.The Torah is made up of historical stories which reveal God's influence and work as well as the details of Halahka, the Jewish laws.The Torah teaches about the welfare of the body and soul.Each Shabbat, get into the habit of reading or discussing a new section of the Torah with a friend or family member.Pick a small group of Jewish laws to study or read and discuss with a friend over coffee.
Step 12: You can sing Jewish songs.
There are many different Jewish songs that have praise and worship in them.These songs can be sung at a synagogue or a Shabbat meal.Text from the book of Leviticus and Amos can be found in some worship songs.
Step 13: Socialize with family and friends.
Many people take the time to get to know one another again.You can show your support by calling, writing, or spending time with those close to you.
Step 14: Enjoy hobbies and relax.
Since Shabbat is a day of rest, you can celebrate by doing anything that relaxes you and makes you feel good.Some of the activities you may want to try are volunteering, going for a nature walk, and visiting a museum.
Step 15: You can participate in activities at your own discretion.
Thirty-nine different tasks are not supposed to be done during Shabbat.These activities are similar to work.Over time, the standards have changed.Some Jews follow guidelines more closely than others.There is a lot of debate about the acceptability of certain activities, such as watching television, driving a car, cooking, cleaning, and spending money.Plowing Baking Shearing wool Weaving Sewing stitches Writing two or more letters Building Kindling a fire are some of the prohibited tasks.