Also contained in this service is the Prayer for our Country and the Prayer for the State of Israel . The prayer also expresses that God cares for all creatures. On Sabbaths and Festivals, an additional service is included to commemorate the special offerings brought to the Temple in Jerusalem during Biblical and early Rabbinic times. The main part of this service is the Amidah . These are additional songs and hymns of praise to God.
Wine is a symbol of joy and is used to conclude the service.
In addition to the blessing over the wine, there is a special paragraph recited which focuses upon the holiness of the Shabbat. Please remain standing at your place until the conclusion of the Kiddush. Smoking and photography are prohibited anywhere in the Synagogue on Shabbat and writing instruments and telephones should not be used on Shabbat.