When Jews say “Shabbat shalom – Sabbath peace” to family and friends after a draining work week, we mean far more than “have a peaceful and restful day.” What we are really saying is: May you be restored to wholeness on the blessed Sabbath!

What does Shabbat stand for?

Sabbath, Hebrew Shabbat, (from shavat, “cease,” or “desist”), day of holiness and rest observed by Jews from sunset on Friday to nightfall of the following day.

Is Shabbat Shalom religious?

SHABBAT SHALOM is a brief primer on the Sabbath for Christians. As such, it is a tool for Christians to learn about the weekly Sabbath and festival Sabbaths from a Christian author.

What can you not do during Shabbat?

No work is to be done on Shabbat. This includes tasks such as cooking and driving. Orthodox Jews stick closely to tradition and try to observe Shabbat wherever they are in the world by not working and not lighting candles after sunset on Friday.

What do Israel mean?

Jewish: from the Hebrew male personal name Yisrael Fighter of God. In the Bible this is a byname bestowed on Jacob after he had wrestled with the angel at the ford of Jabbok (Genesis 32:24–8).