Shabbat Shalom (or Shabbat shalom) is a standard Jewish greeting used on the Jewish Sabbath, which begins on Friday night and ends on Saturday night. The phrase interprets to “Peaceable Sabbath” in Hebrew and is a means of wishing somebody a peaceable and restful Sabbath.
Responding to “Shabbat Shalom” is an easy however necessary gesture that reveals respect for Jewish tradition and custom.