Story of Shabbat

It is Friday evening, & the sun is about to set. If you are Jewish, you are probably getting ready to light candles, say blessings, & eat delicious food. What is the special occasion? It is the Sabbath, or the Day of Rest. The Bible tells how God created the world in six days, & on the seventh day God rested. This day was called the Sabbath. Molly Cone's clear, informative text & Emily Lisker's warm paintings present the cultural & historical origins of the Sabbath & the many meaningful traditions that are still practiced today. Instructions for making your own challah bread & challah cover round out this celebration of a very special day of thanks, rest, & renewal.Cone, Molly is the author of 'Story of Shabbat' with ISBN 9780756756185 and ISBN 0756756189.