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Kiddush
Wine Before You Dine Shabbat enters with words of wonder poured upon sweet wine. We call it kiddush, a ritual of words and drink, a magical bridge from the harried weekday to the day of rest.
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What are the Kiddush basics?
By Naftali Silberberg “Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it” (Exodus 20:8). This verse is a Torah command to sanctify the Shabbat when it enters (Kiddush) and when it departs (Havdalah). The Sages instituted that this sanctification be accompanied by a cup of wine (or ...
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » Questions & Answers » Kiddush & Challah » What are the Kiddush basics?
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What is Kiddush?
By Mendy Hecht A. “Kiddush” (pronounced KID-ish) means “designation”—physically or verbally designating or demarcating a person, place, thing or time for a higher purpose. B. I’ll give ya a f’rinstance: f’rinstance, Positive Mitzvah #155 is to clearly delineate Shabbat ...
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A Rose Overflowing with Wine
By Adin Even-Yisrael (Steinsaltz) During Kiddush, we harmonize love with awe, and recall redemption.
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Shabbat Day Kiddush Text
After the morning prayers, we once again pronounce the sanctity of Shabbat over a joyous cup of wine.
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Friday Night Kiddush Text
G-d declared the Shabbat holy, and we in turn sanctify it every week anew with “Kiddush.” Kiddush is recited on wine and officially begins the Shabbat meal.
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5: Kiddush
G-d declared the Shabbat holy, and we in turn sanctify it every week anew with “Kiddush.” Kiddush is recited on wine and officially begins the Shabbat meal. Everyone stands. Fill the kiddush cup so that it brims over with wine. Place the cup in the ...
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Wizards » Friday Night Wizard » 5: Kiddush
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Can Wine Be Holy?
By Aron Moss I am a Muslim. In my religion, wine is forbidden. Does Judaism honestly believe that such a sensual indulgence can be considered holy?
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Mitzvot & Jewish Customs » Can Wine Be Holy?
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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
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » The Shabbat Basics » Kiddush and the Friday Night Meal
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Kiddush
By Yerachmiel Tilles "Please Rebbe," sobbed the man, "tell me how to repent. Give me a remedy. Save me from this unbearable affliction!"
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