Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families

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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.

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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18Doors is here to support interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish life. We offer educational content; connections to welcoming organizations, professionals and programs; resources and trainings for organizations, clergy and other program providers; and our Rukin Rabbinic Fellowship provides offerings for couples in cities nationwide. If you have questions, please contact info@18doors.org.