Shabbat is very important to the Jewish people. It is the 4th of the 10 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 fascinating stories behind them.

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