RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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Question
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Sunday
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Sabbath
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Synagogue
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Jewish Sabbath (from Hebrew shavat, “to rest”) is observed throughout the year on the seventh day of the week-Saturday. According to biblical tradition, it commemorates the original seventh day on which God rested after completing the creation.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to halakha (Jewish religious law), Shabbat is observed from a few minutes before sunset on Friday evening until the appearance of three stars in the sky on Saturday night, or an hour after sundown. Shabbat is ushered in by lighting candles and reciting a blessing over bread and wine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Both branches thus observe the Sabbath from what the civil calendar identifies as Friday sunset until Saturday sunset. Both identify the Sabbath with the day of rest established by God as stated in Genesis 2, a day to be kept holy.
Detailed explanation-4: -In Judaism, Sabbath is the seventh day of the Hebrew calendar week, which in English is known as Saturday.