Halakhic Zmanim (Jewish Times) Explained
Zmanim, halakhic times, divide the Jewish day. They determine and inform when we can perform Jewish activities. On Friday evenings, there is a time to
Rabbi Jeremy Markiz
Zmanim, halakhic times, divide the Jewish day. They determine and inform when we can perform Jewish activities. On Friday evenings, there is a time to
In an essay for the inaugural L’Dor V’Dor essay contest, Mandi Gross explores what it means to capture a snapshot of three generations.
In asking the question “Are we allowed to wear weapons on Shabbat?”, we can explore a rabbinic controversy between fashion and ferocity.
After a discordant summer and the unknowns of college, Amelia Mae Heller finds stability in the routine of Kabbalat Shabbat.
What does eating cholent on a Thursday, Tisha B’av, Shabbat, and Jewish law have in common? This might surprise you.
Cholent (and its many variations) trace back to ancient Jewish traditions designed to provide a hot meal for Shabbat.
It isn’t just about playing games. They are the threads that weave a family’s Shabbat tapestry, creating precious memories.
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.
In times where family and friends are more rare than ever, Shabbat dinner is a precious cradle of memories and community is a gift.
Shabbat isn’t about restrictions,it’s about freedom. A chance to step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself, loved ones, and G-d.
Through its symbolism, Havdalah teaches us that the boundary between sacred and the ordinary are not truly separate, but can also be fun!
An Eruv is a shared public space that belongs to everyone, representing the ideal of unity: no divisions, and a world that is one big home.
Why is electricity such a complicated issue when it comes to Shabbat? What are the considerations? How can I learn more about it?
Looking at “To Life” from “Fiddler on the Roof,” shows us how living for Shabbat can transform your whole week.
Lighting Shabbat candles is one of our most beautiful traditions. Go grab your candles, here’s how to light Shabbat candles step by step.
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.
A B-Mitzvah is the Jewish celebration and ritual of coming of age, and it is celebrated at about the age of 13. Here’s what you can expect.
Simply, something appropriate for a religious service. But, getting to know the community will help you understand what feels right.
Here are a few tips to celebrate Shabbat for Jewish pets and their owners and how to enhance your family’s Shabbat experience.
A whoop and two challahs! Learn why doubling our loaves on Shabbat is important and how to observe this mitzvah.
Read more on how to preform Birkat Yeladim, the blessing over our children, and where the blessing and practice come from.
Why we cover Challah at the Shabbat table can be found when we learn about manna and the seven species of Israel.
Though Kiddush in synagogue is a great for connecting with community, food options can be challenging and a limiting factor for picky eaters.
Shirat Hayam connects us to a collective memory and is the proof-text that enlarges, extends, and authenticates the meaning of the prayer.
By occasionally changing melodies, we draw from both Keva and Kavanah and invite ourselves into a deeper connection with our prayers.
While Judaism tells us various ways to pray, we are not told what to think: Here are three different takes on the subject.
While writing a teshuvah on changing our language for aliyot to kohenet from bat kohen, Rabbi David J Fine, PhD, reflects on egalitarianism.
A series of special Shabbatot with special Torah readings precede Purim and Passover.
What is the mystery of Eyn Keloheinu? How do we unravel the contradiction that seems to be present within this prayer?
We thank God, spend time in community, sing heartily, read holy texts, and revel in rest. What can I expect at a Shabbat morning service?
Long Shabbat afternoons can be intimidating, here’s how Rabbi Sydni Rubinstein spends her time and why it’s her favorite time all week.
Rabbi Dina Shargel teaches that the Friday night Kiddush sets a mood to welcome Shabbat by connecting it to Creation and to the Exodus.
Shabbat comes with specific limitations. These Shabbat prohibitions help us create a separation from the rest of the week.
The Minhah Service on Saturday Shabbat afternoon contains a number of significant additions to the weekday Afternoon Service.
How is the Saturday morning Shabbat service constructed? What prayers are included? Check out our overview on Shabbat morning services.
Friday night Shabbat at home includes blessings over children, the song Shalom Aleichem, kiddush, and the blessing over bread, the motzi.
This is a super simple guide on how to do the ritual of Havdalah including the blessings in Hebrew, English, and Transliteration.
My Havdalah candle, wine, spices, and I did my own Havdalah ceremony all alone in my backyard. It was my own form of spiritual self-care.
Havdalah, the concluding ceremony for Shabbat, serves as a dramatic reminder of the beauty and emotional power of Judaism.
Friday night services on Shabbat include both Kabbalat Shabbat, a joyous recitation of psalms, and a Shabbat Maariv, the evening service.
Shabbat begins with the lighting of candles, in part, because they are symbolic of the spiritual light that Shabbat can bring into our lives.
There are three major categories of Shabbat preparation that must be attended to: physical setting, food preparation, and personal grooming.
One is only permitted to cook on festivals to make food for the holiday itself, not for other days. There is an exception: eiruv tavshilin.