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KEY READING & COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
KEY READING & COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Textbook pp. 98-100
Textbook pp. 98-100
What are the three key calendrical rituals in Judaism?
What is a basic definition of Shabbat?
What are three key points about Shabbat?
Shabbat
Shabbat
Means Day of Rest
Starts at nightfall on Friday and ends at nightfall on saturday when three stars appear in the sky
In Rabbinic literature, called one of the three ‘Pillars of Judaism’
The other two being dietary laws and laws relating to family relationships
THINK
THINK
After watching the video, consider the following questions and add your answers to your study notes
What is a key symbol?
What is a purpose of Shabbat?
What is a significance of Shabbat?
KEY SYMBOLS
KEY SYMBOLS
Shabbat Candles:
Not required in sacred scripture but included in tradition. Marking of a special meal
This begins the Friday night meal - two candles lit, usually by women
Kiddush Wine/Cup:
Kiddush means “sanctification”
Blessing that is said over the wine
Challah Bread:
Symbolies the Manna in the desert after the Israelites were freed
SHABBAT'S ORIGINS IN SACRED TEXT
SHABBAT'S ORIGINS IN SACRED TEXT
Mostly found in the The Torah (Aka the pentateuch in Christianity) in Genesis (Bereshit) and Exodus (Shemot)
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
Shabbat in Sacred Text (The Torah) [Worksheet]
Look up each scripture and consider how that scripture is influential to Shabbat. You can use Bible Gateway to find each reading.
CONSIDER: How is this scripture significant to the calendrical ritual of Shabbat?
Genesis 2:2-3 (Roots in creation)
Exodus 16:1-36 (When God provided Manna just after the Israelites were freed from Egypt)
Exodus 20:8-11 (One of the Ten Commandments)
Exodus 23:12 (effect of having sabbath?)
Psalm 92 (A song written for Shabbat - what does this reveal about the purpose of this day?)
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