Shabbat Set?
Why we need a special kit for a day of the week.
Believe it or not, Shabbat is not just another day of the week. As a central part of Jewish life, Shabbat serves as a weekly testament that G-d created the world for the purpose of our perfecting it. G-d worked for 6 days to create the World and rested on the 7th, not because He tired easily but to set an example for us. We must work all week to improve the world and spend the 7th day rejuvenating ourselves, both spiritually and physically, so we can approach the upcoming week with renewed energy and vigor.
Wondering where to start? Scroll down for a little overview of Shabbat and we’ll get you Shabbat Set!
About Shabbat
Shabbat Candles
One of 3 special Mitzvot for women & girls, candles are lit before sundown to welcome the peace and blessing of Shabbat into our homes and the World.
The Shabbat Set includes:
Candles and the Blessing.
Shabbat Prayers
Kiddush
The Shabbat Set includes:
Grape Juice and the Blessing.
Challah
We enjoy two loaves of Challah at each meal, representing the double portion of Manna the Jews in the desert received each Friday in honor of Shabbat.
The Shabbat Set includes:
Two Challah rolls.
Shabbat Meal
It is a mitzvah to honor Shabbat with our finest foods. A multi-course meal of delicious fish, soup, and meat dishes is part of that tradition.
The Shabbat Set includes:
Chicken Soup with Matzah balls.
Havdalah
Shabbat Rest
By resting from work on Shabbat, we bring our lives in sync with the Divine cycle of creation and rest and increase our awareness that Shabbat is special.