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The Shabbat Basics



Shabbat Rituals
Candle lighting. Kabbalat Shabbat. Sholom Aleichem. Kiddush. Havdalah. The sounds, tastes and scents of Shabbat--the stuff of which are fondest, most profound memories are made
Candle Lighting
We usher in the peace and sanctity of Shabbat by lighting candles every Friday evening
Greeting the Shabbat
The Friday night "Shabbat greeting" prayers have been legendary throughout the ages for their poetry and haunting and joyful melodies
Kiddush and the Friday Night Meal
The commencement of the Shabbat meal--the kiddush (sanctification)--sets the tone for the meal and day and defines what makes it special
Shabbat Day
Morning prayers, Shabbat meal, a restful and soulful Shabbat afternoon -- these and more in this section which leads you through the Shabbat day

Shabbat Guide
What is Shabbat
Shabbat A to Z
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 Quick Guides
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 The Shabbat Preparations
Candle Lighting
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 The Shabbat Basics
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 Shabbat Rest
A Taste and Promise of Redemption
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 Questions & Answers

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