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“Shabbat shalom” is a Hebrew phrase that means “Peaceful Sabbath.” Jewish people commonly say it to one another as a friendly greeting to wish them a happy Sabbath, which is the day of rest observed from Friday to Saturday evening. If you’re curious to learn more about this phrase, keep reading! We’ll go over when and how to use “Shabbat shalom,” how to respond to it, and tell you more about the significance of the Sabbath.
Shabbat Shalom Meaning
“Shabbat shalom” translates to “Peaceful Sabbath” in Hebrew. In Judaism, it’s a friendly phrase used to greet or say farewell to someone during the Sabbath, or the religious day of rest. People usually say “Shabbat shalom” on the Sabbath or the days leading up to it to wish family, friends, and acquaintances well.
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- ↑ https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/shabbat-shalom/about.html
- ↑ https://pluralism.org/keeping-shabbat
- ↑ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2313062/jewish/Shabbat-Shalom.htm
- ↑ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2313062/jewish/Shabbat-Shalom.htm
- ↑ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2313062/jewish/Shabbat-Shalom.htm
- ↑ https://provost.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Shabbat.pdf
- ↑ https://pluralism.org/keeping-shabbat