Shabbat Blessings

From sundown on Friday evening through Saturday night when three stars have appeared, Jews all over the world celebrate a day of rest.  We make this time sacred by refraining from working, writing, using money, and many other daily tasks.  We also celebrate through song and festive meals.

Shabbat At Home

• For blessing text and instructions, download our Shabbat at Home PDF. 
• Use it with the recordings below to make your Shabbat at home even more special.

Candle Lighting (just before sundown on Friday evening)

Shalom Aleichem (prior to Shabbat dinner on Friday evening)

Blessing of the Children (prior to Shabbat dinner)

Eishet Chayil (prior to Shabbat dinner)

Kiddush for Friday Night (prior to Shabbat dinner)

Birkat HaMazon (concluding Shabbat dinner)

Havdalah (after seeing 3 stars on Saturday night- signifying the end of Shabbat)