Archive for 2017
HaMotzi(ah) with Masculine and Feminine God-Language
This post presents the blessing over the bread both in its traditional format (i.e. with masculine God-language) and using feminine
Rabbi Abraham Twerski: Candle Lighting and a Child’s Self Worth
In this short post, Rabbi Abraham Twerski relays his childhood memories of his mother lighting the Shabbat candles, focusing on
Prayer for the Rebuilding of the Temple After Candle Lighting
There is a custom to recite this prayer for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after making the blessing
The Shabbat Project: Sephardic Hand Washing & HaMotzi Guide
This two-page resource includes a detailed step-by-step guide explaining how to fulfill the ritual washing of the hands and the blessing
JOFA: A Tchina for Putting Challah in the Oven
The following prayer is meant to be recited by women prior to putting the challah into the oven. It asks
A Guide to Candle Lighting + Lighting Candles in Auschwitz
This two-page resource includes a simple explanation of how to light the Shabbat candles according to the Ashkenazic custom, the
Shabbat Home Ritual: Challah
In this short post, Sarah Fishman describes the basics of the challah ceremony, as part of an article introducing the
Shabbat Home Ritual: Kiddush
In this short post, Sarah Fishman describes the basics of the Kiddush ceremony, as part of an article introducing the
Senator Joe Lieberman: On Candle Lighting
In this short post, former American Senator Joe Lieberman describes the candle lighting experience in his own home, including several
Shabbat Home Ritual: Candle Lighting
In this short post, Sarah Fishman describes the basics of the candle lighting ceremony, as part of an article introducing