Shabbat

Preparing for Shabbat

Getting ready for the arrival of the Sabbath Queen.

The sea of Sabbath rules and restrictions can be overwhelming. Here's how to experience them as joy and freedom.

According to the Midrash, the lighting of Sabbath candles is a symbolic rectification for Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden. Why?

This blessing is recited after the lighting of candles on Friday night.

Shabbat Parah, Shabbat HaHodesh and Shabbat HaGadol.

Five questions to test your knowledge on everything from kugel to cholent.

The Haftarah selection comes from Hosea 14:2-10 and Micah 7:18-20. Ashkenazic communities add Joel 2:15-27.

Find out when Shabbat starts.

When we can't see the sunset through the clouds, how do we know when Shabbat starts?

All about the grace after meals.

This hymn, sung to welcome the Sabbath, has mystical origins.