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Yehuda Katz Sings the Traditional Blessing for Daughters
In this video, American-Israeli singer Yehuda Katz performs the traditional Friday night blessing for daughters in Hebrew. In order to show respect for the
Turn Your Home into a Temple with the Blessing Over the Children
This short article demonstrates how to say the Friday night blessing over the children in English, explaining that because this ritual includes
Shabbat Blessings for Pets
This post presents blessings that animal-lovers can use for their pet dogs and cats on Shabbat in English and transliterated
How and Why Jewish Parents Bless Their Children on Shabbat
This sweet animated video includes a brief explanation about why Jewish parents traditionally bless their children on Shabbat, as well as various
Michael Ben Naim’s Original Blessing Over the Children
This music video features Israeli artist, Michael Ben Naim, and a woman (presumably his wife) singing his original, emotive melody for
A Multi-Generational Blessing Over the Children
This post describes the way in which one family includes all four generations present at their Shabbat table when performing
General Blessing for Loved Ones
This general blessing can be said for any friend or loved one at the Shabbat table or, in fact, at any time.
Blessing One’s Parents on Friday Night
This ritual is for children of all ages who wish to “turn the tables” and bless their parents on Shabbat.
A Beginners’ Guide to Shabbat Candle Lighting: Article and Video
This article, How to Light Shabbat Candles, by Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, Richard Siegel and Sharon Strassfeld, discusses both the how
Candle Lighting Photography Project
In this creative project, artist Helene Fischman presents photographs of women lighting Shabbat candles. Her inspiration comes from both the transformative