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.

Love and Change

The Hebrew month of Elul teaches us that love, like change, requires risk.

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.

7 Reasons to Observe Shabbat

The Jewish day of rest is a gift — use it wisely.

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.