The song "l'cha dodi" issung just prior to this time period and compares it to a bride.
One often prepares a stew called hamin just before the start of this time period so that it wouldfinish during it. Having marital sex is not melacha during this time period. The song "l'cha dodi" issung just prior to this time period and compares it to a bride. Some families hire a goy to extinguish(*) lighted candles and light a fire in the oven during this time period in Orthodox communities. At thistime period's end, a braided candle is dipped in wine when three stars are in the sky during the havdalahceremony. The Fourth Jewish Commandment mandates observance of this holiday. Often observed as the"Lord's Day" in Christianity, for 10 points, name this day of rest in the Jewish week.
One often prepares a stew called hamin just before the start of this time period so that it wouldfinish during it.
 sabbath [or shabbat; or shabbos]