In this essay I will be looking at symbolism and rituals. Shabbat is a day to relax and not do any work.
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Select, describe and explain the religious ritual involved in Shabbat. In this essay I will be looking at symbolism and rituals. Shabbat is a day to relax and not do any work. Jews finish work about 2-3pm and go home to prepare for Shabbat. All of the family have a bath to (purify them self's), clean the house from top to bottom (purify the house), dress in their best clothes (to make it special for them), set the best dishes and table ware (make it special), prepare a delicious feast, set timers for lights and oven (because switching on a light and starting an oven is counted as wok so isn't allowed) and prepare some things around the house e.g.: take the bulb out of the refrigerator (so it does not turn on when you open the door). Cutting, tearing, writing, baking, lighting a fire, here are just a few things...

