The scriptural justification for this observance comes from Exodus 20:11 and Deuteronomy 5:15, which provide its two commandments of Zakhor and Shamor, or "to remember" and "to observe.
A song sung at the beginning of this observance refers to it as a queen or bride and is called the Lekhah Dodi. Common meals eaten on this day include a stew called Cholent which is often eaten as the Seudah Shlishit or "third meal." It ends with a breaking ceremony called Havdalah which occurs after three stars are visible in the night sky. The scriptural justification for this observance comes from Exodus 20:11 and Deuteronomy 5:15, which provide its two commandments of Zakhor and Shamor, or "to remember" and "to observe." Rabbinical debate over the meaning of Melachah primarily applies to this day, as it suggests avoiding the thirty-nine melakhot, which include writing two or more letters, tearing for the purpose of sewing, and igniting a fire. This observance begins on Fridays at sundown and concludes at sundown on Saturdays. For 10 points, name this Jewish day of rest.
A song sung at the beginning of this observance refers to it as a queen or bride and is called the Lekhah Dodi.
{Shabbat} [or {Sabbath}]