October | 2017 | sfhillel

This interview describes how watching his mother light Shabbat candles was a formative spiritual experience for Reb Zalman Schacther Shalomi,

Inspired by both nature and Jewish mysticism, this short article explores the physical and spiritual power of light in Jewish tradition

This is a short poem written to guide a group meditation at the time of welcoming Shabbat, either before or

In this sweet, amusing video, Grover learns about Shabbat on “Shalom Sesame,” the Israeli version of the popular children’s television

This short article serves as an introduction to the basics of the candle lighting ceremony, including who lights candles, with what

This video demonstrates the singing of the blessing over the Shabbat candles clearly and slowly with Hebrew and transliterated subtitles. The video