Shabbat שַׁבָּת
The weekly day of rest, from Friday at sundown to Saturday night: a gift of peace, family and prayer.
Greeting: Shabbat Shalom! (Sephardic: Shabbat Shalom u'mevorach)
The story
How it is observed
Blessings and prayers
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the Shabbat candle.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, borei p'ri hagafen.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, הַמּוֹצִיא לֶחֶם מִן הָאָרֶץ
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.
Reading and psalm
Psalm 92, "A psalm, a song for the Sabbath day", is sung on Friday night and Saturday morning. Many communities also sing Lecha Dodi, "Come, my beloved, to greet the bride".
Customs and foods
Celebrate as a family
A meaningful gift
A Star of David or Chai pendant is a beautiful gift for a Shabbat host or a new Jewish home.
Bracelet d'identité en or 18 carats avec étoile de David en émail rose et blanc$456.60
Pendentif petit œil maléfique en or jaune 18 carats émaillé blanc ou bleu$120.00
Collier petit pendentif militaire en forme d'étoile de David en or 18 carats$837.84Get the Jewish calendar by email
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