In Judaism, what is the weekly day of worship and rest called?

• A. Yom Kippur
• B. Shabbat (the Sabbath)
• C. Hanukkah
• D. Rosh Hashanah

Answer: (B)

Shabbat, also called the Sabbath, is the weekly day of worship and rest in Judaism. It begins Friday evening at sunset and lasts until Saturday evening. This special time comes from the creation story, where God rested on the seventh day, and it’s set aside for worship, study, and family. People welcome Shabbat with candles, a festive Friday night meal, and blessings over bread and wine, then attend synagogue for prayers and spend time unplugging from normal work to focus on spiritual and family connections. The day ends with the havdalah ceremony that separates Shabbat from the rest of the week. Other Jewish holy days have different meanings, like Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement; Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights; and Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.