Before they eat however, the father says a pray called Kiddush, the pray is said to thank God for the creation of the world and giving them a day of rest. Next they the father blesses his children; he wants his children to grow up like matriarchs and patriarchs. The father then drinks the red wine then passes it round to the family. After they have drank the red wine, all the family would go wash their hands, by washing their hands as a sign of purification. Then they may eat.
The table they are eating round, is covered by a white table cloth, this represents purity. One the table there is two platted loaves of bread; they are placed on a board which is also covered by a cloth which represents the manna and the dew. The loaves were platted six times. The father breaks small pieces of the bread for the family, the family sprinkle it with salt, as salt was used on sacrifices in the temple, it was luxury.
The meal would have to be kosher; they would not mix milk and meat. During the meal the family would talk about their week, and would tell stories about their Jewish ancestors.
On Saturday for their breakfast they cannot give a second blessing over bread, so they often eat cake. Then the family would go to the synagogue together and have a longer service, however they would have to walk there as driving a car would be work. They would also have a cold dinner made the day before, or a meal kept warm on a tray (which is made for Shabbat) as cooking would be work.
In the afternoon the men visit the synagogue to study the torah. In the evening there is usually a havdallah ceremony which is repeated at home, that is the service which separates Shabbat from the rest of the week. There is a candle with a platted wick so they can light the flame again. They then have two glasses of wine and smell spices to lift spirits, then a pray is said and Shabbat ends.
