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Describe the different ways that Jews celebrate Shabbat in the home and Synagogue. Explain how observing the Sabbath every week might affect the life of a Jew
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Michael Matthews R.E. Coursework a) Describe the different ways that Jews celebrate Shabbat in the home and Synagogue. b) Explain how observing the Sabbath every week might affect the life of a Jew c) "It strengthens the Jewish family to share religious ritual in the home.". Do you agree? a) "Keep the Sabbath, my day of rest, because it is a sign between you and me for all time to come, to show that I, the Lord, have made you my own people" ( Exodus 31: 13). The Sabbath day is one of the important days in the Jewish week. It is celebrated every week from Friday evening (sunset), to when the stars appear Saturday evening. They do this because G-d created the world in seven days. This day was known as the Sabbath day. During Friday daytime the house is tidied and the table is laid. It is usually the oldest female member who...
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