ארכיון של דצמבר 2016

A Historical Approach to the Composition and Structure of the Grace After Meals

A Historical Approach to the Composition and Structure of the Grace After Meals

This thorough article by Rabbi Yizchak Etshalom outlines the structure of the Grace After Meals, explaining

Switching On Shabbat: Temples in Time

Switching On Shabbat: Temples in Time

Referencing Jewish thinkers Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Blu Greenberg, this article describes lighting the

Zelda: To Light Candles in All the Worlds

Zelda: To Light Candles in All the Worlds

In this poem, the modern Hebrew poet, Zelda, describes the meaning of Shabbat candles. Her

How to Light Shabbat Candles: Conservative Tradition

How to Light Shabbat Candles: Conservative Tradition

This article provides a concise overview of the ritual of lighting Shabbat candles in the

The Significance of Fire in Judaism

The Significance of Fire in Judaism

This excerpt notes the universally recognized power of fire, as well as its particular significance

Mother's Prayer for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Upon Lighting Shabbat Candles

Mother's Prayer for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Upon Lighting Shabbat Candles

This short English prayer is recited by a mother prior to blessing the candles on

'לכה דודי' בנוסח אתיופי – קבלת שבת בנמל ת"א

'לכה דודי' בנוסח אתיופי – קבלת שבת בנמל ת"א

בקטע זה ניתן להאזין לביצוע של 'לכה דודי' בסגנון אתיופי, המבוצע במסגרת קבלת השבת של

Ethiopian Melody for Lecha Dodi on the Tel Aviv Port

Ethiopian Melody for Lecha Dodi on the Tel Aviv Port

This 5 minute long video presents an upbeat traditional Ethiopian melody for Lecha Dodi, the

Reb Zalman's Shabbat Afirmations

Reb Zalman's Shabbat Afirmations

The following prayer comes from the "Siddur Tehillat HaShem Yidaber Pi — Sabbath Evening Supplement"

What to Expect at a Reform Shabbat Service

What to Expect at a Reform Shabbat Service

This article by Rabbi Wendi Geffen answers basic questions about the evening and morning Shabbat