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What Is Shabbat Dinner?

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

On Friday evening, July 18, I had a great time welcoming Shabbat. My family’s Shabbat dinner guests were...

Family, Parenting Shabbat, Shabbat, Shabbat Food, Shabbat Rituals

Breaking Bread with the In-Laws

By Rabbi Mychal Copeland

Last Friday night, I watched as my kids lit Shabbat candles and said the prayers at our table with my in-laws...

Holiday Cooking, Shabbat

A Day Together—Away From the Checkout Line

By Jodi Bromberg

Since I joined InterfaithFamily last fall, I’ve been thinking a lot about Jewish traditions and practice, and...

Parenting, Parenting Shabbat, Shabbat, Young Kids

A Day of Unplugging – My Personal Challenge

By Marilyn Wacks

Shabbat was created to give us one day of rest each week. Traditional Jews follow a very strict guide about...

Jewish Holidays, Shabbat

Shabbat Hanukkah in Paris

By Marilyn Wacks

The last week of November was Celebration Central for my husband and me. We flew to Paris for a cousin’s...

Religion, Shabbat, Synagogue

Shabbat Family Worship: Is it Possible?

By Rabbi Ari Moffic

We just finished an online class called [url=/blog/iff/general/a-sneak-peak-at-our-online-parenting-class/]Raising...

Parenting Shabbat, Religion, Shabbat, Synagogue, Young Kids

Thursday Shabbat

By Amy Claver

I once heard that time does not exist. It is only a concept that we, the people of the world, agree to for organization....

Parenting, Parenting Stories, Shabbat

The Saturday Dilemma

By Chana-Esther Dayan

Shabbat meals are ready. The house is far from clean. I have pretty much given up on preparing the...

Parenting, Parenting Stories, Shabbat

What To Expect At A Synagogue – Video

By 18Doors

Going to synagogue for the first time can sometimes be a daunting experience. The architecture may be unfamiliar,...

Shabbat, Synagogue

Sabbath Mode

By Ruth Abrams

Several people whom I know happened to be purchasing new stoves or ovens, and asked me, “What does it...

Shabbat

My Own Shabbat

By Lula Jones

Christmas, Hannukah, New Year’s, Rai’s first birthday, Alx’s mom’s birthday, my brother’s...

Jewish Holidays, Shabbat, Wedding Stories, Weddings

Shabbat Blessings

By 18Doors

For those looking for a quick, easy reference to guide them through the Friday night Shabbat blessings, this...

Blessings, Jewish Holidays, Shabbat, Shabbat Rituals

Shabbat Shalom: The Sabbath Peace of Friday Night–How Jews Celebrate the Sabbath

By Hanna Tiferet Siegel

590 The following describes the traditional way of celebrating Shabbat. To learn about more modern interpretations,...

Jewish Holidays, Shabbat, Shabbat Rituals

Shabbat: What To Expect At A Synagogue

By 18Doors

Available in on-screen reading friendly (PDF) and printer-friendly, downloadable (PDF) versions. For more booklets,...

Booklets, Shabbat, Synagogue

Shabbat in a Synagogue

By 18Doors

Worship Services Tot Shabbat. Many synagogues host worship services, specially designed for families with young...

Shabbat

Can You Call It Interdating When Your Partner is Agnostic?

By 18Doors

1193 Originally published March 23, 2009. Republished March 17, 2011. Dear InterfaithFamily.com Readers, I...

Relationship Challenges, Relationships, Shabbat, Shabbat Rituals

A Shabbat Poem: Learn to Sing Lecha Dodi

By 18Doors

Friday night worship begins with the part of the service called Kabbalat Shabbat. This first part of the service...

Blessings, Religion, Shabbat

How You Can End Shabbat: Havdalah

By 18Doors

A beautiful ceremony marks the end of Shabbat — Havdalah, or “separation.” It’s a lovely way...

Blessings, Havdalah, Jewish Holidays, Shabbat

Understanding Jewish Food Traditions

By 18Doors

There are four main reasons why Jewish food seems distinctive. The first is the kosher laws, a set of food dos...

Jewish Holiday Food, Other Holidays Food, Shabbat, Shabbat Food

What is Havdalah?

By 18Doors

A beautiful ceremony marks the end of Shabbat on Saturday evening. This ending ritual is called Havdalah, which...

Havdalah, Shabbat

What is Shabbat (Jewish Sabbath)?

By 18Doors

Shabbat is the Jewish Sabbath. The English word Sabbath came from the Hebrew word, Shabbat. It’s pronounced...

Jewish Holidays, Shabbat

What Jews and Christians Should Know about Each Other: An Important Primer on the Two Religions

By Nicole Wasilus

One of the many challenges of interfaith marriage is learning about and understanding the religion of one’s...

Religion, Shabbat

Additional Shabbat and Havdalah Guide Resources

By 18Doors

For a more complete explanation of the customs, rituals, and blessings, go to our Shabbat Cheat Sheet and see...

Shabbat

Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families

By 18Doors

Our Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families is an easy to access introduction to the weekly holiday....

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