Category: Preparing for Shabbat

What does eating cholent on a Thursday, Tisha B'av, Shabbat, and Jewish law have in common? This might surprise you.

Rabbi Mordechai Rackover July 25, 2025 Erev Shabbat Food

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.

Joshua Klein February 13, 2025 Erev Shabbat Holidays

Looking at "To Life" from "Fiddler on the Roof," shows us how living for Shabbat can transform your whole week.

Cody Fitzpatrick January 29, 2025 Daily Living Every Day

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

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

There are three major categories of Shabbat preparation that must be attended to: physical setting, food preparation, and personal grooming.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Michael Katz April 20, 2022 Erev Shabbat Preparing for Shabbat

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