Traditions

Welcome Shabbat with Candles

Welcome Shabbat with Candles

A few minutes before sunset on Friday night, we welcome Shabbat by lighting two candles and saying a special blessing.

Welcome Shabbat with Candles

A few minutes before sunset on Friday night, we welcome Shabbat by lighting two candles and saying a special blessing.

Rest and Relax

Rest and Relax

Shabbat is a day to take a break from the busy week. People honor this special day in many different ways. Some celebrate with family time, some visit cultural institutions,...

Rest and Relax

Shabbat is a day to take a break from the busy week. People honor this special day in many different ways. Some celebrate with family time, some visit cultural institutions,...

Bless The Wine and Challah

Bless The Wine and Challah

After the candles are lit on Friday night, we begin the ceremonial meal by making blessings over the wine (kiddush) and challah (hamotzi).

Bless The Wine and Challah

After the candles are lit on Friday night, we begin the ceremonial meal by making blessings over the wine (kiddush) and challah (hamotzi).

Learn All Night

Learn All Night

The origin of “all-nighters” come from a story about the morning the Israelites were to receive the Torah: they were so excited that they stayed up late the night before...

Learn All Night

The origin of “all-nighters” come from a story about the morning the Israelites were to receive the Torah: they were so excited that they stayed up late the night before...

Decorate with New Fruits and Flowers

Decorate with New Fruits and Flowers

Many people decorate their homes with flowers, greenery, and harvest baskets. In Israel, kids wear floral head decorations.

Decorate with New Fruits and Flowers

Many people decorate their homes with flowers, greenery, and harvest baskets. In Israel, kids wear floral head decorations.

Taste Milk and Honey

Taste Milk and Honey

Shavu'ot feasts involve honey and dairy treats, a reminder of the idea that the Promised Land would be overflowing with milk and honey.

Taste Milk and Honey

Shavu'ot feasts involve honey and dairy treats, a reminder of the idea that the Promised Land would be overflowing with milk and honey.