There are a number of religions throughout the world, each with its
             own ceremonies and beliefs. It is interesting for a person of one
             religion, such as Mormon, to visit a Jewish Synagogue and observe their
             Shabbat, which stands for Peace, Rest and Redemption, is the 7th day
             of the week and is considered the Day of Rest. This is the Jewish Sabbath
             and "is set aside from the rest of the week both in honor of the fact that
             God rested on the 7th day after creating the world and that as people freed
             from slavery, the Jews are not slaves to their work nor can they enslave
             others.[1] On Shabbat, "work is strictly forbidden, however Jewish law
             permits a rabbi to lead Shabbat services even though it is his
             During the Shabbat service, the congregation celebrated with songs,
             prayers, read and studied the Torah, ate challah and drank wine. The
             Shalom Aleyhem was sung at the beginning of the service. The rabbi
             welcomed the congregation with a reading concerned with reflection,
             renewing ties with loved ones and restoring energy. Three members offered
             readings on resting after a busy and hectic week, the congregation sang a
             song in Hebrew and then was allowed time for silent prayer. One reader
             acknowledged the link between Shabbat symbols and rituals, such as lighting
             candles, drinking wine and sharing bread. The candles were lit, after which
             a reader and the entire congregation alternately recited a blessing.
             Bread was then presented, a blessing by the congregation and reader was
             given, and the bread was shared. The wine was blessed with a Kiddush and
             also shared. The meaning of the endless cycle of radiance, existence,
             death and darkness was examined. The Torah which was decorated was then
             removed from an ornate chest, and a portion was read. The Torah was lifted
             and shown to the congregation. Another reading known as a Haftorah was
             then conducted. At the end of ...