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Category: Preparing for Shabbat
How do I Prepare for Shabbat Without Stressing Out?
We can prepare and still find ourselves scrambling before Shabbat. With a reframe, we can treat it as a rich part of our Shabbat experience.
Joshua Klein
February 13, 2025
Erev Shabbat
Holidays
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
Why Are There Two Challot on Shabbat?
It is custom to have two challot at the Shabbat meal. Where does this tradition come from? Here are a few answers to that question.
Daniela Rusowsky
December 11, 2024
Erev Shabbat
Holidays
The 3 Categories of Shabbat Preparation
There are three major categories of Shabbat preparation that must be attended to: physical setting, food preparation, and personal grooming.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
April 20, 2022
Erev Shabbat
Preparing for Shabbat