Shabbat
Shalom Aleichem
This poem is sung in virtually all Jewish homes prior to the Shabbat evening meal.
VIDEO: How to Make Cholent for Shabbat
Cooked slowly overnight, this hearty meat stew is a traditional dish for Shabbat lunch.
Shabbat Quiz
It comes every Friday night with its own set of rules, special songs, and foods. How much do you know ...
Electricity on Shabbat
Why traditional Jews unplug (albeit with some workarounds) during the Sabbath.
What Is Shabbat Shuvah?
The Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur emphasizes themes of return and repentance.
Zemirot, or Shabbat Table Songs
Learn the most popular songs associated with the day of rest.
What Is An Eruv?
The eruv is a boundary that allows observant Jews to carry needed things in public on Shabbat.
The Torah Service
The Torah is taken out during prayer services on Shabbat, Mondays and Thursdays.
History and Development of Shabbat
The rabbis of antiquity deduced that all labors necessary for constructing a sanctuary and its appurtenances should serve as the blueprint for Shabbat prohibitions.