Set the Shabbat table with important ritual items like Shabbat candles, Kiddush cup, and challah cover. Learn why we use them and shop these pieces too!

A big part of the “delight” of Shabbat is the enjoyment of three Shabbat meals, mainly the first two—Friday night dinner and Shabbat lunch—that are elegantly prepared, preceded by the …

Below is a brief step-by-step guide to the rituals of Friday Evening. It is best to set the Shabbat table before the start of Shabbat. You will need a cup or goblet, wine or grape juice for …

Singing festive hymns is a common practice at the Shabbat table. There are a number of traditional ones, many of them composed by the ancient Jewish mystics. You can listen to …

On Shabbat, one must desire to completely connect to the Divine. The rituals and customs that we have practiced for centuries at the Shabbat table; from lighting candles to eating delicious …

Jul 1, 2024 · Whether you’re new to observing Shabbat or already a pro, here are our top tips for a festive and beautiful Shabbat table! The Jewish Sabbath, or Shabbat in Hebrew, is a special …

The Shabbat table, which has two loaves of challah (bread) placed on it, is a symbol of the miraculous manna that sustained the Hebrews during their 40-year sojourn in the Sinai Desert …

Your handy guide to prepare and organize for a spectacular Shabbat. Preparing for Shabbat is a matter of learning and experience, which, in time, become as natural as breathing. Hang in …

Note: The laws of Shabbat rest mandate that all cooking and baking be done before Shabbat, and regulate food preparation done on Shabbat in other ways as well. For more information, see …

The Shabbat Table The table should be covered with a special tablecloth (usually white), and set with the best china and silver to honour the Shabbat Queen. Shabbat food should be the …