Shabbat
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Shabbat
from Hebrew shabbāth; see Sabbath
Example Sentences
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Aya Lewkowicz, a member of the Pink Front activist movement who came from overwhelmingly secular Tel Aviv to help protect the Jerusalem cafe, said Israelis should choose for themselves how to observe Shabbat.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
As part of its opening reception, the synagogue hosted Shabbat services.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Every Friday night, Derek and many other Jews across the world mark the end of the week by ushering in the start of the Jewish sabbath - Shabbat.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Brad Cooper has had Shabbat dinner with Israel’s military leader Eyal Zamir.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
“And given the way you’ve all decided to bombard me...on Shabbat, no less...”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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