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Zemirot – An Introduction

Zemirot – An Introduction

The word 'zemer' (plural – 'zemirot') actually means 'song' in Hebrew.  It has become the

OneTable Shabbat Blessing Card

OneTable Shabbat Blessing Card

This guide to the Friday night dinner experience provides both inspiration and optional formulae for

Introduction to the Blessing Over the Children

Introduction to the Blessing Over the Children

This short article offers a brief introduction to the structure and customs of the blessing

An Introduction: The Ritual Washing of the Hands

An Introduction: The Ritual Washing of the Hands

This short article offers a brief introduction to the origins of hand-washing rituals in Judaism,

Sephardic Tradition: Friday Night Candle Lighting

Sephardic Tradition: Friday Night Candle Lighting

In this Hebrew clip (at 1:00), Inbar Tabiv demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles,

Introduction to the Blessing over the Bread

Introduction to the Blessing over the Bread

This short article offers a brief introduction to the blessing over the bread, including an

Electric Shabbat Candles: It Can Be Done!

Electric Shabbat Candles: It Can Be Done!

This lengthy, comprehensive article provides information about "LeeNer," a product which provides a way to light

Shabbat Candle Lighting: An Introduction

Shabbat Candle Lighting: An Introduction

The following article briefly explains the basic structure of the candle lighting ceremony and some

Covering Our Eyes During Shabbat Candle Lighting

Covering Our Eyes During Shabbat Candle Lighting

This post explains the halachic reasoning behind the popular custom of covering one's eyes while

Shabbat Sweet: A Unique Melody for Shabbat Candle Lighting

Shabbat Sweet: A Unique Melody for Shabbat Candle Lighting

In this video, Billy Kaplan offers a unique rendition of the blessing over the Shabbat