Pronunciation: [ʃˈabə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
The word "shabbos", also known as "shabbat" in Hebrew, refers to the Jewish day of rest and worship. The spelling of the word can differ depending on the language and transliteration system used. In Yiddish, which uses the Hebrew alphabet, "shabbos" is spelled שַׁבָּת (shabbat), while in English it is often spelled phonetically as "shabbos". The pronunciation of "shabbos" is /ˈʃæbəs/ in English, with the stress on the first syllable.
Shabbos, also spelled Shabbat, is a Hebrew term that refers to the Jewish day of rest and is observed as a day of spiritual reflection and rejuvenation. It is the seventh day of the week according to the biblical account of Creation in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament.
Shabbos begins on Friday evening at sunset and concludes on Saturday at nightfall. It is a significant observance in Judaism and is considered central to Jewish religious and cultural identity. It is a time when Jews are commanded to cease from engaging in any work, kindle no fires, and refrain from mundane activities or concerns. Instead, Shabbos is a day devoted to prayer, study, spending time with family, and engaging in acts of kindness.
The observance of Shabbos has both religious and spiritual significance. It is considered as a remembrance of God's creation of the world in six days, with the seventh day being designated holy and sanctified. Shabbos is also seen as a commemoration of the Jewish exodus from Egypt, symbolizing freedom from oppression and the opportunity to dedicate oneself to holiness and spiritual growth.
The rituals and customs associated with Shabbos may vary among different Jewish communities or individual families, but the underlying principle remains the same: to honor the day as a time of rest and holiness. Celebrations on Shabbos typically include the lighting of candles, reciting special blessings, attending synagogue services, reciting prayers, enjoying festive meals, and refraining from activities associated with work or occupation.
The word "shabbos" is derived from the Hebrew term "Shabbat". "Shabbat" itself comes from the Hebrew verb "shavat", which means "to rest" or "to cease". This word is found in the Torah (the holy scripture of Judaism) where it describes the commandment to observe a day of rest, also known as the Sabbath. Over time, "Shabbat" has evolved into "Shabbos" in Yiddish, a language spoken by many Ashkenazi Jews. The Yiddish language influenced the pronunciation and usage of Hebrew words in various Jewish communities, and "Shabbos" is commonly used to refer to the Jewish day of rest in Yiddish-speaking communities.
