Why shabbat 25 hours

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In many families, the central observance of Shabbat takes place on Friday night, around the dinner table. This is a time for family and friends to spend relaxed time together, reconnecting at the end of a busy week of work and school.

Traditionally, Shabbat dinner begins with a blessing recited over wine, called kiddush , which means sanctification. These loaves are covered with a cloth through kiddush. Jewish law requires one to first do a ritual handwashing, and then uncover the challah and recite the blessing over bread. Some families also conclude their Shabbat meal with the Grace after Meals.

In addition to Friday night dinner, on Saturday many families partake in a festive lunch and a pre-sundown dinner. You can check out traditional and not-so-traditional Shabbat recipes here —but do consider takeout if your week is hectic! You can also add some nice touches to your Shabbat table by picking up flowers on your way home from work, using a tablecloth reserved for Shabbat, or drinking out of goblets instead of glasses.

Being the first meal of the day, a daily breakfast serves the same purpose. Jews from all over the world break their fasts after Yom Kippur with their own traditional fare, but some customary foods served at a break-fast meal include dairy products and light foods, so as not to shock the system after 25 hours with no sustenance. Write to Rachel E. Greenspan at rachel.

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