Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Shabbat ha-Gadol
References
Britannica AI Icon

Shabbat ha-Gadol

Judaism
Written by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Last updated

Quick Summary

Shabbat ha-Gadol, meaning "Great Sabbath," is the Sabbath immediately preceding Passover in Judaism. It is one of four special Sabbaths that occur between the end of Shevat and the beginning of Nisan, each marked by a unique Torah reading. The specific Torah portion read on Shabbat ha-Gadol is from Exodus 12:1-20, which details the laws for the upcoming Passover festival. This Sabbath serves as a time to prepare for Passover, with a focus on religious study and observance.123

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
6 Britannica Sources
  1. Shavuot: Top Questions
  2. Sabbath
  3. Jewish religious year: Top Questions
  4. Hafṭarah
  5. Judaism - Pilgrim Festivals
  6. Shemini Atzeret: Top Questions

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.