What is Shabbat?
In the Jewish tradition, Shabbat is a day of rest lasting from Friday night at sundown to Saturday at sundown. Traditional Shabbat observance entails not using electricity, driving a car, talking on the phone, or spending money. Shabbat is a day set apart from the week, a day for being with ourselves, a day of detachment, of independence from external obligations, a day to reboot and reflect on the past week.
Shabbat begins with lighting candles, saying a prayer, and a meal with family and concludes Saturday night after the appearance of three stars in the sky. However, Shabbat can be observed in many different ways, such as avoiding technology use, enjoying a walk outside, finding silence, giving back, reconnecting with loved ones, or a simple Friday night dinner with family or friends.
Shabbat begins with lighting candles, saying a prayer, and a meal with family and concludes Saturday night after the appearance of three stars in the sky. However, Shabbat can be observed in many different ways, such as avoiding technology use, enjoying a walk outside, finding silence, giving back, reconnecting with loved ones, or a simple Friday night dinner with family or friends.