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- A connecting factor of all the branches
- Observed by all the abrahamic religions
- Different religions and branches observe different days as the sabbath

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Shalom Sesame: Shabbat Shalom, Grover! (Full Studio)

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http://www.aish.com/sh/l/48971331.html
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/shabbat-101/

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- only lasts for a day
- is celebrated every week. - takes place from sunrise to sunset on Saturday/Sunday.

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- day is meant for family and friends
- no cooking
- no driving
- no handling money
- no lights
- no telephones/electricity - no toilet paper

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- Saturday: weekly Torah reading is read
- read by at least 7 members of congregation
- household: women are responsible for preparing meal and setting table
- "divine presence"

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- Friday: Psalms 95-99 recited to welcome Sabbath
- hymn Lekhah Dodi also sung

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- before exile in Babylon
- influenced by local traditions
- Babylonians' slaves

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- Book of Exodus suggest earlier dates
- First recorded in the 8th century
- Most likely after the time of Moses

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- Shabbat is Hebrew, also known as the Sabbath
- The last day of Jewish week
- Origins in the Torah
- God rested to celebrate seventh day of creation