Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families
Our Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families is an easy to access introduction to the weekly holiday. From background information to blessings to suggestions to help you prepare, this guide has it all.
Table of Contents
What is Shabbat?
“Making” Shabbat: Variations
How You Can Make Shabbat: Preparing
How You Can Make Shabbat: Lighting Candles
How You Can Make Shabbat: Family Moments
How You Can Make Shabbat: Blessings Before The Meal
How You Can Make Shabbat: Saturday Afternoon
Shabbat in a Synagogue
How You Can End Shabbat: Havdalah
Additional Shabbat Resources
The Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families is available as a PDF and our booklet Shabbat: What to Expect in the Synagogue, Shabbat Made Easy, and Havdalah Made Easy are available for download.
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