Let's learn about Shabbat!

This class includes teacher presentation and learner participation. Learners are invited to ask questions and to share what they know about Shabbat throughout the class meeting. 

In this secular class I begin with a historical description of the weekly holiday of Shabbat, the day of rest. After this historical overview, I present how Shabbat is celebrated in modern times. My discussion of a modern Shabbat celebration does not discuss religious precepts or beliefs...