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Category: Observing Shabbat
Rest is the Best: Why Resting on Shabbat Matters
Shabbat isn’t about restrictions,it’s about freedom. A chance to step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself, loved ones, and G-d.
Tsvia Weisberger
February 13, 2025
Holidays
Observing Shabbat
What is an Eruv and How Does it Work?
An Eruv is a shared public space that belongs to everyone, representing the ideal of unity: no divisions, and a world that is one big ...
Joshua Klein
February 13, 2025
Holidays
Observing Shabbat
What’s the deal with electricity on Shabbat?
Why is electricity such a complicated issue when it comes to Shabbat? What are the considerations? How can I learn more about it?
Joshua Klein
February 4, 2025
CJLS
Halakhah
How Living for Shabbat Transformed My Whole Week
Looking at "To Life" from "Fiddler on the Roof," shows us how living for Shabbat can transform your whole week.
Cody Fitzpatrick
January 29, 2025
Daily Living
Every Day
How to Light Shabbat Candles: A Beginner’s Guide
Lighting Shabbat candles is one of our most beautiful traditions. Go grab your candles, here's how to light Shabbat candles step by step.
Tsvia Weisberger
December 15, 2024
Erev Shabbat
Holidays
Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners
Here are a few tips to celebrate Shabbat for Jewish pets and their owners and how to enhance your family's Shabbat experience.
Rabbi Alex Hamilton
June 19, 2024
Animals
Daily Living
Why We Cover Challah at the Shabbat Table
Why we cover Challah at the Shabbat table can be found when we learn about manna and the seven species of Israel.
Hazzan Sara Geffen Geller
January 30, 2024
Erev Shabbat
Holidays
What do I do on a long Shabbat Afternoon?
Long Shabbat afternoons can be intimidating, here's how Rabbi Sydni Rubinstein spends her time and why it's her favorite time all week.
Rabbi Sydni Adler Rubinstein
June 10, 2022
Observing Shabbat
Shabbat
The Shabbat Prohibitions
Shabbat comes with specific limitations. These Shabbat prohibitions help us create a separation from the rest of the week.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
May 16, 2022
Observing Shabbat
Shabbat
