Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Practices - Shabbat — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Practices - Shabbat explained
Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Practices - Shabbat covers 8 specification points, including The meaning, origins and significance of Shabbat and The traditions and Mitzvot associated with….
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- The meaning, origins and significance of Shabbat
- The traditions and Mitzvot associated with Shabbat
- The meaning and significance of elements of Shabbat, including the preparation, the lighting of candles, the Shabbat meal, Havdalah and the Kiddush
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- The form of Shabbat services in the synagogue
- The form of Shabbat services in the home
- Issues related to the observance of Shabbat, including different understandings of what is prohibited by the Mitzvot in the modern world
- Common and divergent emphases placed on Shabbat and Shabbat traditions by different Jewish groups, including attitudes towards the literal observance of Shabbat traditions
- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Jewish groups