There are four prayer services over the course of the Jewish day of rest- Shabbat. On Friday evening there is the Kabbalat Shabbat and Evening Prayers. Although they are not really one set of prayers, Kabbalat Shabbat is...
Read MoreJewish people are commanded by G-d to rest on the seventh day. G-d created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. Jewish people try to emulate G-d’s ways and traits and in the same way that He rested on the...
Read MoreIn the book of Exodus it is written, “Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it.” We learn from this verse that we are obliged to sanctify the Sabbath day when it enters with Kiddush and sanctifying when it departs...
Read MoreRequirements for taking Challah Challah is separated from dough made of at least one of the following grains; wheat, barley, rye, oat or spelt. The majority of the liquid content of the dough must be water in order to be able to...
Read MoreIt is believed in Judaism that every commandment that a Jew upholds in this world brings light into the world. Something special about the Shabbat candles is this light can actually be seen an enjoyed. Candles are lit on the eve...
Read MoreEighteen-twenty minutes before sunset on Friday the Shabbat candles are lit in Jewish homes. In houses of married couples and families, the wife and mother lights the candles on behalf of the family. In the case of a single man...
Read MoreQ: What if a person is sleeping away from home but is not eating in the same place that he is sleeping in- where does he light? A: It is preferable that he light in the place that he eats. If this is too difficult he may light...
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