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Like most Jewish observances, Shabbat has a unique liturgy that is recited during communal prayer. But there are also a number of blessings that are traditionally recited in the home on Friday evening.
- Kabbalat Shabbat
In Orthodox congregations, Kabbalat Shabbat consists of...
- Blessing the Children
On Shabbat and at other special occasions, it can contribute...
- Ritual Hand Washing Before Meals
Traditionally, Jews are required to wash their hands and say...
- Lighting Shabbat Candles
Shabbat is ushered in every Friday night with the lighting...
- Shalom Aleichem
Shalom Aleichem (literally “peace be upon you”) is both a...
- Shabbat Liturgy
Shabbat’s Themes: Creation, Revelation and Redemption....
- Birkat Hamazon
Before saying Birkat Hamazon, many people recite a psalm...
- How to Read Eshet Hayil
We began attending Jewish schools and camps where we learned...
- Kabbalat Shabbat
Blessing for Shabbat Candle Lighting. Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו ...
Learn how to recite the blessings over candles, wine, challah, and more for the start of Shabbat. Find the blessings for children, the short and long versions of Birkat HaMazon, and the Shabbat morning Kiddush.
Barukh atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha’olam asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel shabbat. Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with commandments, and commanded us to light Shabbat candles.
Erev Shabbat Prayers. Erev Shabbat: Candle Lighting. Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha Olam Asher kidshanu b’dvarecha V’natan lanu et Yeshua M’she’cheinu V’tzee vanu l’he-iot Or l’olam, Amen.
A prayer for peace amidst civil disagreement, difference, and strife before the lighting of Shabbat candles on Erev Shabbat. . . . Categories: Congregation & Community, Erev Shabbat, Social Justice, Peace, and Liberty
Order of Prayers for Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot. With page numbers for the Kehot Annotated Siddur. Please print before Shabbat for reference. Mincha for Erev Shabbat. Friday. Hodu, Patach Eliyahu. 148. Korbanot, Ashrei, Amidah, (no tachanun), Psalm 27, Aleinu, Al Tira. 99.