4/9/2023 0 Comments Pdf basics of shabbat![]() בָּרוּךְ אַתַּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵיתוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶןīaruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, borei p’ri hagafen.īAH-rOOch AH-tAH AH-dOH-nEYE EH-LOH-hAY-nOO MEH-LEHch HA-OH-LAHm BOH-rAY PEH-rEE hAH-gAH-fEHn.īlessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine. If you would like to learn to recite the full version of the Kiddush, I have a PDF printable of the text and two recordings available (slow speed to learn and normal speed to practice) on my Bar and Bat Mitzvah Blessings page. The full text of the Kiddush reminds us of the creation story as well as the redemption story - the blessing recalls the Exodus from Egypt. ![]() The first blessing is the traditional blessing over the “fruit of the vine” which is written just below. After the blessing is recited, the Kiddush cup is passed around so that everyone can take a sip of wine or grape juice from it. God declared Shabbat to be holy, so we raise the Kiddush cup and recite the Kiddush (holiness in Hebrew) blessing over the wine, to sanctify Shabbat. בָּרוּךְ אַתַּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵיתוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו, וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּתīaruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tsivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat.īAH-rOOch AH-tAH AH-dOH-nEYE EH-LOH-hAY-nOO MEH-LEHch HA-OH-LAHm AH-shEHr KEEd-shAH-nOO BEH-mEEtz-vOH-tAHv V-tzEE-vAH-nOO L-hAHd-LEEk NAYr ShEHL ShAH-bAHt.īlessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who sanctified us with the commandment of lighting Shabbat candles. After lighting the candles, it is customary for the person who lit them to wave his/her hands around the flame three times in a circular motion before bringing the hands to his/her eyes, covering them, and keeping them covered while reciting the blessing. But, each family should do what works best for them. It is traditional for the female head of household to light the pair of candles with the family all together. ![]() To remember Shabbat “Shamor” and to keep or observe Shabbat “Zakhor.” You can also light more than two candles, one for each member of the household, if you wish. It is customary to light two candles on Shabbat to remember our two commandments surrounding Shabbat. Once the sun sets, we bring in Shabbat by lighting the candles first, and then reciting the blessing. So, let’s learn how to recite these Shabbat blessings. But, no matter which movement you belong to, all say the following prayers on Shabbat: candle blessing, the Friday night Kiddush (blessing over the wine), and the Hamotzi (blessing over the challah bread). There are a variety of laws that one observes on Shabbat and those rules can vary depending on what religious movement you identify with: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, etc. It begins as the sun sets on Friday night and ends when the sun sets on Saturday night and three stars are visible in the sky. Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, is the day of rest, a weekly respite where we commemorate the day that God rested from creating the world. Return to the Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families.Shabbat Blessings: Chant the Prayers for Shabbat The Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families is available as a PDF and our booklet Shabbat: What to Expect in the Synagogue, Shabbat Made Easy, and Havdalah Made Easyare available for download. Many have the additional custom of waving the hands toward the face, as though scooping up the holiness of the light and the day.īaruch ata Adonai, Eloheynu Melech Ha’olam asher kid’shanu b’mitz’votav vitz’ivanu l’had’lik ner shel Shabbat.īlessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with thy commandments,Īnd commanded us to light the Sabbath lights.Īfter the candles have been blessed, remember not to blow them out. ![]() ![]() Because once you light the candles Shabbat begins (with the prohibition about lighting fire), it is traditional to light the candles and then cover your eyes to hide their light while saying the blessing. Lighting the candles and reciting the blessing brings Shabbat into your home.įor most blessings, you say the blessing then do the action. These candles are left to burn down, so make sure you find a good fire-safe spot for them. You can buy candles that are marked “Shabbat candles” in many supermarkets, though any candles are fine. Still today, we begin Shabbat on Friday evening by lighting the candles and saying a blessing. This tradition has been carried forward through Jewish history. In biblical times, Jews lit a lamp that had to last them through the next evening, since lighting a fire was work they would not do during Shabbat. ![]()
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