shabbat

Shabbat in the Bible

The Sabbath was a cornerstone of the Temple service and of popular observance in ancient Israel.

A guide to the prayerbook and the standard service.

What you need to know about this ritual welcoming the Sabbath.

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

The spiritual meaning behind the day of rest.

A weekly observance, the Sabbath is more than just a day off from labor.

Getting ready for the arrival of the Sabbath Queen.

We say goodbye to the Sabbath in a bittersweet ceremony that employs wine, fragrance, and candlelight.

Shabbat observed at home is a day immersed in an atmosphere of rest, relaxation, and rejoicing.

The Bible itself is the source of the notion that Shabbat is a foretaste of the perfected world that is yet to come.