For communities all over the world, keeping Shabbat is one of the most important parts of what it means to be Jewish. With a never-ending cycle of festivals, traditions and practices, why did Shabbat rituals in particular become such a defining part of what it means to be Jewish and why have Jews gone to such great lengths to keep these millenia-old practices going, even in times of danger? Utilize the accompanying educational resources to engage your students.
These videos were created in partnership with the Z3 Project, an initiative of the Oshman Family JCC.
