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Shabbat Info
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The Jewish Day of Rest
A brief overview of the history, meaning, laws and traditions of Shabbat -- the weekly day of rest.
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So, you have been invited to join a family for a Shabbat meal. What do you need to know?
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The natives are friendly, so feel free to reach out if you have a question. Really.
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a) Leave work early Friday afternoon....j) Pour a cup of kosher wine or grape juice into a special goblet...u) Eat the Third Meal...z) Repeat next week.
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You may have heard the term, but do you know what it means?
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Some weeks, the Shabbat is given an additional, unique name, often related to a special haftarah or Torah reading added to that day’s service.
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Every week, for the 25 hours beginning just
before sundown on Friday until after night has fallen on Saturday night, Jewish
people celebrate Shabbat, a period of rest and spiritual rejuvenation.
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Myths and misconceptions have developed around this holy day. Ready to take a good look at them and
set the record straight? Let’s go!
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This quiz will help you know how well you know the traditional Shabbat synagogue services.
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Kabbalat Shabbat, a series of psalms and prayers, joyously welcomes the Shabbat Queen at Friday night services.
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In order to enable the Jews to observe Shabbat while wandering in the desert, G-d provided them with a double portion of manna on Friday. To commemorate this miracle, the Sages instituted that we break bread over two complete loaves at the start of every Shabbat meal...
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