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Laws and Customs of Shavuot

ShavuotLaws and Customs Table of Contents Festival Laws The Book of Ruth Customs Shavuot is a low-key, pensive holiday,…

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Focus on the Shamash as you Light your Candles

We are not permitted to kindle one light from another, nor to benefit from the light of the Chanukah lights. The Shamash makes it possible to avoid both these prohibitions.

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How We Prepare

How We Prepare Preparation for Yom Kippur begins during the first ten days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, beginning with Rosh…

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Times to Remember

Remember to light your Chanukah lights before your Shabbat candles on Friday night and after Havdallah on Saturday night.

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Self-Reflection

On the last night of Chanukah (tonight), take extra time enjoying the menorah lights and thinking about how the ideas of miracles and salvations apply to your own life.

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Relaxing Time

Use the time that the Chanukah lights are burning to read a Jewish book or learn a Jewish text.

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Taking Care

When you prepare for Shabbat, double check that your stove and lights are properly set.

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Your Shabbat

Get ready to celebrate Shabbat Across America on Friday night, March 2nd. Share your Shabbat Project on our interactive map and see how America lights up with everyone's Shabbat Projects!

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Lovely Lighting

Make certain that your outside lights work properly.

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Night Light

Place night lights (not motion-sensitive ones) in your bathroom(s) for Shabbat.

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