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Does Sabbath Start Friday Night?

Chloe Bennett • • 6 min read
Does Sabbath Start Friday Night?

The Sabbath is commanded by God
The Sabbath begins at nightfall on Friday and lasts until nightfall on Saturday. In practical terms the Sabbath starts a few minutes before sunset on Friday and runs until an hour after sunset on Saturday, so it lasts about 25 hours.

Is Friday night the Sabbath?

According to halakha (Jewish religious law), Shabbat is observed from a few minutes before sunset on Friday evening until the appearance of three stars in the sky on Saturday night. Shabbat is ushered in by lighting candles and reciting a blessing.

What do you do on Shabbat on Friday?

Shabbat at the synagogue

On Friday evening, prayers are said at the synagogue. In Orthodox synagogues, these prayers happen at sunset, whereas in Reform synagogues they happen at a set time. Shabbat is welcomed with hymns, prayers and psalms called Kabbalat Shabbat.

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