Shabbat

Jewish Calendar

Shabbat (or Sabbath) falls every seventh day of the week, from Friday just before sunset until dark on Saturday night. It is a day of rest, marking the time when God stopped creating after after the six days of creation. Shabbat recognizes God as Creator of the Universe and as Redeemer of Israel from Egypt.

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Friday Evening, Isidor Kaufmann, Austria c. 1920. The Jewish Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Schweitzer. PD

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National Library of Israel (Hebrew)

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"Remember" and "Guard"

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