Jewish Observance of Shabbat

We are commanded to remember and observe the sabbath. Shabbat is the most holy of observances. The measure of a Jew is often dependent on their level of observing Shabbat. It has been said that more than the Jewish people have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has keep the Jewish people. Shabbat is one of the things that has continued to distinguished Jews throughout time. The observance of Shabbat begins with the extremely powerful rituals of lighting the Shabbat candles, reciting the Kiddush, washing our hands, and blessing the Challah. …