This blessing over wine is commonly recited at home.
Friday night Kiddush is recited after services usually in one’s home. This blessing over wine sanctifies the day of Shabbat and recognizes its holiness.
Rabbi Mikey Stein teaches Judaic studies at the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School in New York City.
Jewish mysticism sees the sanctification of wine as a spiritual practice to manifest God's presence in the world.
Lighting the candles, saying Kiddush and other Shabbat dinner rituals.
