Shabbat’s Angel Companions

In the Talmud (Shabbat 119b), Rabbi Josi the son of Judah is quoted as saying: On the eve of Shabbat, two ministering angels accompany a person home from the synagogue. One angel…

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The Power of Shabbat

Jewish life ebbs and flows around the celebration of Shabbat. The days of the week are labelled by a count toward Shabbat (Sunday is Yom Rishon, the first day; Monday is Yom Shaynee, the…

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The Sabbath of Remembering

This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering. The Torah portion that is read as the Maftir (additional) portion, after the conclusion of the regular weekly Torah…

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Pre-Shabbat Across America and Canada at Home – One Day Review- With Florence Wiener

Pre-Shabbat Across America and Canada at Home – One Day Review- With Florence WienerRegister for the Pre-Shabbat Across…

Bring Shabbat Light Into Your Home

As Chanukah ends, light Shabbat candles early this evening and bring the warmth of Shabbat into your home. For Shabbat candle lighting times in your area, click here.

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Don’t Forget Shabbat Candles

This afternoon, remember to light the Chanukah candles before lighting Shabbat candles and welcoming Shabbat.

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Shabbat Greetings

Although it is currently not prudent to personally host guests, sit outside and greet your neighbors with a hearty “Shabbat Shalom.”

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Prepare For Shabbat

One who yearns for, and prepares for Shabbat all week by purchasing special foods and cooking and baking special treats will likely enjoy the fruits of their labor with an uplifting and…

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Shabbat Nachamu

The Shabbat following the fast of Tisha b’Av (the ninth of the Hebrew month of Av) is called Shabbat Nachamu, the Shabbat of Consolation, referring to the opening words of the haftarah,…

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Shabbat Jewish Treats

Jewish Treats aboutShabbat Browse our archive of Shabbat related Jewish Treats. 02/27/2013Who…