Take a moment at the end of each week to feel refreshed and rejuvenated with this collection of traditional and creative Shabbat rituals, blessings, and activities.
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Shabbat, also known as Shabbos and the Sabbath, is a Jewish weekly day of rest that begins every Friday night at sundown and ends every Saturday night when three stars appear in the sky. Traditionally it’s celebrated by taking a break from anything that is considered work–both physically and emotionally. Shabbat begins with a candle-lighting ceremony which is often followed by a service and a special meal. It ends with the Havdalah ceremony that is typically done at home.
How you choose to observe Shabbat is a personal choice. Shabbat is a time to step away from the work that happens during the week, and give yourself a physical and mental break. For some, this means taking a break from cell phones or staying off social media. For others this means not starting fires–emotionally (as in an argument) or physically (as in a car engine or oven). It’s also common to have a sit-down meal with your family, friends, or housemates to mark the official end of the week and the beginning of the weekend. However you choose to observe Shabbat, we hope you find it to be restful and rejuvenating.
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If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.
- Lao-Tse
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The seder officially begins with a physical act: lighting the candles. In Jewish tradition, lighting candles and saying a blessing over them marks a time of transition, from the day that is ending to the one that is beginning, from ordinary time to sacred time. Lighting the candles is an important part of our Passover celebration because their flickering light reminds us of the importance of keeping the fragile flame of freedom alive in the world.
Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu melech ha'olam asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav, v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Yom Tov.
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with laws and commanded us to light the festival lights.
As we light the festival candles, we acknowledge that as they brighten our Passover table, good thoughts, good words, and good deeds brighten our days.
Lighting the Candles
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