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​Shabbat, (the Sabbath) is a key part of Jewish life; it is observed as a day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation. Shabbat takes place from nightfall on Friday to nightfall on Saturday. In the home and synagogue, blessings are made and candles are lit to welcome Shabbat and signify the start of the festival. The Kiddush prayer is recited to represent the holiness of the day. Blessings are made over wine and challah (the special bread made with eggs and sometimes sweetened and braided).​

Shabbat

*Information courtesy of URJ.org, 2012 and ReformJudaism.org.uk, 2012

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Friday Evening Blessings - Click to listen

Shabbat Morning Blessings

Shabbat Evening Candle Blessing

Blessing for All Children

Blessing over Wine

Borei Pri HaGafen

Remembering Creation

​Vay'hi Erev/Vay'chulu Hashamayim​

Blessing over Challah

HaMotzi

Havdallah Blessing

Shabbat Morning Kiddish

Prayers to Elijah

Eliyahu HaNavi

Hamavdil & Shavua Tov

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