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Q: How many prohibitions are there on Shabbat?
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What are the Prohibitions Responsibilities and benefits of Shabbat in the life of the believer with reference to Orthodox and Conservative Judaism?

Conservative Jews are less strict than Orthodox Jews. Not all Conservative Jews keep Shabbat.


Why cant you turn a light on during shabbat?

In Jewish law, the act of creating a spark by turning on a light is considered lighting a fire, which is prohibited on Shabbat. Observant Jews refrain from using electricity or turning on lights during Shabbat to adhere to this prohibition.


Can you work as a midwife on the sabbath if you are Jewish?

Yes, assisting in the delivery of babies is a definite exception to the prohibitions against work during Shabbat.


Can you work after shabbat is over on Saturday evening?

Sure. Once the Shabbat is over on Saturday night one may return to the normal weekday routine. The work prohibitions are only from Friday sundown to Saturday dusk. In addition, we add another approximately 20 minutes to the beginning and end of the Shabbat to add onto the holiness of the Shabbat.


Is exercising allowed on Shabbat?

Not really. There is no express prohibition on exercising on Shabbat, but there are numerous general prohibitions which would make exercising de facto impossible. For example: a person cannot shower or use a towel on shabbat, nor any electrical exercise equipment, nor expend any monies to travel or go to a gym. Additionally, a Jew must dress in his best clothes during Shabbat, so exercise attire would be out (and who wants to sweat in a suit?).


What marks a sabbath day's journey?

"A Sabbath day's journey" isn't a phrase used by Jews, it's Christian in origin. It's related to the prohibitions against work that apply to Shabbat which means that religiously observant Jews cannot travel by any means other than walking to Shabbat. This limits a journey to the distance a person can walk.


How many prohibited tasks does Shabbat have?

39


Why is it always a woman who starts the shabbat?

It is a Minhag (Tradition) that the woman of the house lights the Shabbat candles. (The reason for this is mentioned in the Talmud, that says that this is a Tikun (a correction, an amendment) to the "original sin" of Hava (Eve)) According to many Poskim (Rabbis) this act is a declaration of Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming the Shabbat) and thus the woman is usually the first to start the shabbat.


What do women do during shabbat?

They prepare their children for Shabbat and light the Shabbat candles.


What is a shabbat greeter?

"Shabbat Shalom!"


What are the shabbat candles called?

They're called Shabbat candles (Neirot Shabbat in Hebrew).


What is the special name for shabbat?

Shabbat Shabbatot