What is Shabbat:
Shabbat is he weekly rest ritual of believers of Judaism. The weekly day of rest shabbat It refers to the day of rest after the six days of work for the creation of the world, according to the book of Genesis of the Bible.
The word shabbat, sabbat or shabbat comes from the Hebrew root composed of the consonants shin, vet and tattoo and of the verb shavát what does it mean “end”, “cease” or “stop”.
He shabbat is set for the Saturday where it is mandatory to rest. He shabbat It is a day destined for get together in family since it is not allowed to be too far from home to rest and also a way of remember that we are all equal because according to him shabbat All those who create, whether animal or human, must rest one day for each creation.
He shabbat It has several customs to maintain an environment of “rest and holiness.” Some of them are:
Lighting of candles, Preparation of special meals and the banquet of shabbat,Use of special and festive clothing,Use of special and festive utensils,Concentration on spiritual elevation,Physical satisfaction and delight,Study of weekly Bible reading.
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From the word Shabbat derives the well-known term “sabbatical” which refers to a period of time in which the person dedicates themselves merely to their personal interests without work or academic obligations.
It is generally called sabbatical to voluntary rest from work and academic responsibilities to start a new project, travel, rest, find the meaning of life or be happy, which leads to a type of spiritual exercise and self-knowledge.