shabbat
Can You Make Kiddush On Anything Other Than Wine?
While kiddush is traditionally recited over wine, other beverages can be used.
How Shabbat Can Make Us Feel More Grounded and Secure
For thousands of years, Jews have kept one day in seven as the Sabbath — the day of rest. Among the ...
How Many Shabbat Candles Should Be Lit
While lighting two Shabbat candles is a widespread custom, Jewish law only requires one.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Shabbat
Surprising facts about the weekly Jewish day of rest.
The Seven Year Switch
Shmita, the Jewish sabbatical year, teaches that what we consider normal is just a construct -- and invites us to imagine alternatives.
How to Make Shabbat Meaningful at Home
There are many ways to make Shabbat feel meaningful outside of attending synagogue and sharing meals with friends.
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.
How to Experience Shabbat as Redemption
The sea of Sabbath rules and restrictions can be overwhelming. Here's how to experience them as joy and freedom.