The Shabbat Basics

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

We usher in the peace and sanctity of Shabbat by lighting candles every Friday evening

The Friday night "Shabbat greeting" prayers have been legendary throughout the ages for their poetry and haunting and joyful melodies

The commencement of the Shabbat meal--the kiddush (sanctification)--sets the tone for the meal and day and defines what makes it special

Morning prayers, Shabbat meal, a restful and soulful Shabbat afternoon -- these and more in this section which leads you through the Shabbat day