Observance
Shabbat- The Shabbat is one of the most recognised traditions of the Jewish religion, but least understood by many Jewish believers. On this day, Jewish people are not allowed to do the simplest things such as flicking a switch, driving, rolling toilet paper, using power etc. Adherents who do not deeply understand Shabbat think of it as a day of major restrictions, or just as a day of prayer. Those who deeply observe the Shabbat see it as a precious gift from God, as a day where they are not required to do their weekly jobs and devote their day to God and family. In many of the Jewish poems and music, Shabbat is described as the queen, as it said “more than Israel has kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept Israel”. Most of the meals are either stewed or slow cooked meals, as it is prohibited to light a bright flame, so the flame is kept low for some items to be cooked. Saying that Shabbat is a day of prayer would be incorrect because true Jews pray at least three times a day, so saying that Shabbat is a day where adherents pray more frequently would be a more accurate answer.