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shabbat
Shabbat (name) means the Jewish Sabbath, from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest on the seventh day in the book of Genesis.
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The Jewish Sabbath, from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest on the seventh day in the book of Genesis.
"I leave early on Fridays, as I don't work on Shabbat."
"This year, due to the fact that the 24th of the Hebrew month of Tishrei falls on Shabbat, the ceremonies will be held on Sunday, the 25th of Tishrei, as they will be every year when the 24th of Tishrei falls on Shabbat."
— , Government Unanimously Approves National Remembrance Day for October 7 Disaster and the Swords of Iron War (2024)
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The first ceremonial meal eaten during Shabbat.
"Please join us for Shabbat tonight."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew שבת (shabát, "rest"). Variants ending in -s were influenced by the Yiddish form שבת (shabes). A doublet of Sabbath.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of shabbat?
"shabbat" (name) means the Jewish Sabbath, from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest on the seventh day in the book of Genesis.
What are the different meanings of shabbat?
"shabbat" has 2 main meanings: 1. The Jewish Sabbath, from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest on the seventh day in the book of Genesis; 2. The first ceremonial meal eaten during Shabbat.
