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Category: Preparing for Shabbat
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