RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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Question
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According to Jewish tradition, what is the name of the weekly day of rest and prayer beginning at sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday?
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Sunday
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Sabbath
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Hanakkuh
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Easter
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Explanation:
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: -The Sabbath day is every seventh day. It is a holy day ordained by God for us to rest from our daily labors and worship Him.
Detailed explanation-3: -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. Shabbat is ushered in by lighting candles and reciting a blessing.
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