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Kabbalat Shabbat

What happens during the Friday night prayer service.

Kiddush: Holding the Divine Presence in Our Hands

Jewish mysticism sees the sanctification of wine as a spiritual practice to manifest God's presence in the world.

V’shamru: Guarding the Divine Convenant

This Shabbat prayer is a reminder that the Sabbath is a sign of the enduring covenant between God and the Jewish people.

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Shabbat

Surprising facts about the weekly Jewish day of rest.

How to Host Shabbat Dinner

It's easier—and more rewarding—than you think!

Friday Night at Home

The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.

How to Say Friday Night Kiddush

This blessing over wine is commonly recited at home.

Sight and Sound

In the Jewish mystical tradition, this time of year calls for examining how we perceive things.

What Is the Kiddush?

Sanctifying Sabbath and holidays with special blessings over wine.

The Ari: Rabbi Isaac Luria

A central figure in the development of Jewish mysticism, Luria died at 38 and left behind no significant writings.

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