Shabbat is important to the Jewish people. It is the fourth of the ten Commandments. We are commanded to rest because God rested after creating the world.

Shabbat has become a time for families to come together and celebrate and to enjoy a festive meal together.

Our artifacts represent Jewish ritual objects that have been used by families on Shabbat. Some of these have interesting stories behind them.

Ahad Ha'am stated: "More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.”