God rested on Shabbat, the seventh day of the Jewish calendar, when he completed his work of creation.Orthodox Jews still observe Shabbat today.You will be able to enjoy and appreciate the Shabbat if you understand the deeper meaning.The weekend is a day of rest from the activities of the week.Shabbat isn't just about the restrictions.It is about being happy.
Step 1: Prepare for Friday.
Since there are many activities that are not allowed on Shabbat, advance preparations are the best way to cope.They have to be made a day or more in advance.The times for lighting the Shabbat candles will be listed in your Hebrew calendar.On Thursdays, you can go food shopping and do laundry.You should shower and wear your best clothes.
Step 2: You can welcome Shabbat with prayers for your children, lighting Shabbat candles, Kiddush prayers, and a festive dinner at the synagogue.
Step 3: There are Saturday morning services at the synagogue.
Step 4: Prepare a Kiddush prayer for lunch.
Step 5: Since Shabbat is a day of joy, you should sing Hebrew songs at meals.
Step 6: Prepare yourself for the 39 tasks that are not allowed on Shabbat.
Many of them are not easy to understand.When you're unsure about what your local rabbi considers permissible or not, consult him.Carrying Burning Extinguishing finishing Writing Erasing Cooking washing Sewing Tearing Knotting Untying Shaping Plowing Planting Reaping Harvesting Threshing Selecting Sifting
Step 7: Understand what muktzeh is.
Tools and other objects used primarily to perform an activity that is a violation of Shabbat are separated.Shabbat states that a muktzeh item can't be touched with the hands.Common tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers and shovels, are examples of muktzeh items.