Shabbath & Havadalla
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SHABBATH SHALOM
Shabbath can be a great relaxing family time to share biblical funstories and facts.
I know in many countries outside Israel, Shabbath is just like another week day in our lives. Butyou can only experience it if you try doing as much as you can, starting at a little and then growing into it as much as you are comfortable with and as you realize the power/satisfaction you get from it.
Your contribution can start with as little as a few steps in brown:
Time required is less than 15 minutes(not including the mealeating part :-).
A. Lighting the Shabbath candles and saying the blessings. (step5-6-7 below)
B. Reciting the :Shema Israel - (step 8 below)
C. Doing (short) Kiddush (step 9 below)(Full for Advanced)
D. Give blessings to your children. (Advanced)
E. NeetiladYadaim - Washing hands.(Step 11 below)
F.Ham-motzi - Blessings of the bread.(Step 12 below)
G. Eat a special meal. (nobody needs lesson about this :-)
H: Havdaaal (Advanced)
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I even take these materials to wherever I travel and honor the Shabbath candle lighting anyplace I am going to sleep that night.
I suggest you just go over the details and do whatever you can do to begin with. I know many of you already do much more, but this is to encourage those who want to do it but don't know, are afraid to ask, and can use a little encouragement .
Erev (Eve of) Shabbath
Thanks for texts from Chabad.org
Why Shabbat Candles
The Shabbat candles have ushered the holiness of Shabbat into the Jewish home for thousands of years -- ever since the matriarch Sarah illuminated her tent with her Friday night lights.The primary function of the Shabbat candles is to bring peace and tranquility into the home and to enhance our enjoyment of the Shabbat meal. The candles also serve to remind us of the spiritual dimensions of Shabbat: just as a physical candle reveals the otherwise unseen contents of a room, so, too, in a spiritual sense, the Shabbat candles reveal the unseen and intangible Godly energy which permeates our existence.
2: Who Lights
The mitzvah of lighting Shabbat candles rests upon all members of the household. But it is the woman of the house, in her role as the mainstay of the home, who does the actual lighting. If there is no woman in the house, or if she is unable to light, the obligation falls upon the man.An age-old custom is that all women in the household, including young girls from the age they can understand the significance of the mitzvah and make the blessing (about three years of age), should each light their own candle as well. In recent years, this custom has been revived and is common practice in many Jewish homes. "We live in times that are often enveloped in darkness, so every mitzvah adds much needed illumination."
Readings and Resources
/ / Why the women?
3: Times for Candle Lighting
The Shabbat candles are lit Friday evening, eighteen minutes before sunset. Certain communities have the custom to light them somewhat earlier. The latest one may light the Shabbat candles is sunset; after sunset, it is forbidden to kindle a flame, and to light a candle would be a desecration of Shabbat.The earliest the candles may be kindled is plaghaminchah, which is the beginning of the the last eighth of the day (for example, on a day on which there are exactly 12 hours from sunrise to sunset, plaghaminchahis 75 minutes before sunset).
For current Shabbat candle lighting times for your location click here
4: Charity before Lighting
It is customary to give extra charity before lighting the Shabbat candles. This reminds us to consider the needs of others even, and perhaps especially, during great spiritual moments.Once the candles are lit and Shabbat has been ushered in, the charity box and all money cannot be handled, so the charity box should be put in a place where it can remain all Shabbat.
Readings and Resources
/ / Charity: an Anthology
5: Kindle the Lights
Light one candle if you're single, two if you're married. Some women light a candle for each family member, so a mother of three lights five candles. Young girls should light first, so that their mother can assist them, if necessary, before accepting the Shabbat with her own lighting.After lighting your candle or candles, draw your hands over the flames and toward yourself, bringing the peace and sanctity of Shabbat into your home and your life.
Cover your eyes to recite the blessing.
6: The Blessing
With your eyes covered, recite the blessing.Transliteration:
Boruch A-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-sov Vi-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-likNerShelSha-bosKo-desh
Translation:
Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat.
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Readings and Resources
/ / Festival Candle Lighting
7: Welcome the Shabbat
The time of candle lighting is an especially auspicious time for private prayer. From behind covered eyes, women throughout history have whispered prayers for health and happiness, and for children who will illuminate the world with Torah.Take a few moments to whisper your own prayers, allowing the unique holiness of the time to permeate your prayers and convey them on high.
Finally, uncover your eyes and gaze at the Shabbat lights. Turn to your loved ones and wish them "Shabbat Shalom" or "Good Shabbos." Embrace the light, peace and joy you have generated, and welcome the Shabbat into your home.
8. The Shema
Declare Your Belief
Jews believe that, in fact, there is only one true entity. One Gd who is the essence of everything.One Gd manifest in an infinite amount of creations. Cover your eyes with your right hand while you say the first verse—blocking out distracting external stimuli. Recite the verse aloud, for the same reason.
Transliteration of TheShema
Cover your eyes with your right hand and say:Sh'maYis-ra-eil, A-do-nai E-lo-hei-nu, A-do-nai E-chad.
Whisper:
Ba-ruchsheimk'vod mal-chu-to l'o-lam va-ed.
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9. Kiddush
Wine Before You Dine
(If it is difficult to saythe entire prayer at first,thanat least say the bold blue text for a start)
From the time the sun sets (or, for a woman, once the candles are lit), until after kiddush is made, one should not eat or drink anything.
Shabbat enters with words of wonder poured upon rich wine, to fulfill the verse, "Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it."
We call it kiddush, a ritual of words and drink, a magical bridge from the harried weekday to the day of rest. So enchanted we are by the kiddush that we repeat it again in different form by day. The kiddush serves as the kickoff for the evening and daytime Shabbat meals.
Kiddush how-to:
1. On Friday night, sing the Shalom Aleichem to welcome the Shabbat angels and the ode to the Woman of Valor.
2. Rinse and dry the kiddush cup. Fill it to the brim with kosher wine.
3. Gather everyone to stand around the Shabbat table. Raise the wine-filled cup in your right hand (unless you are left-handed) and recite the kiddush aloud.
4. On Friday night, gaze at the Shabbat candles as you say the first four words. Then look at the wine in the cup while saying the wine blessing.
5. All in attendance answer "Amen" at the conclusion of the blessings.
6. Drink at least 1½ ounces from the cup. Everyone else should also have a sip.
Technical details:
- Wine is preferable, but kosher grape juice is okay.
- Don't eat or drink before kiddush—starting from sundown of Friday night, and after the prayers on Shabbat morning.
- If no wine or grape juice is available, recite the kiddush on challah or bread. Just switch the wine-blessing for the bread blessing—and wash hands before the kiddush.
- Once someone has sipped from a cup of wine, the leftover wine should not be used for kiddush unless some fresh wine is added to the cup.
Friday Night Kiddush Transliteration
Take the cup of wine in the right hand, pass it to the left hand, and lower it onto the palm of the right hand. The cup should be held approximately 9 inches above the table throughout the Kiddush. Those listening to the Kiddush should respond Amen as indicated.Glance at the Shabbat candles, then say:
Yom Ha-shi-shi.
Va-y'chu-lu Ha-sha-ma-yimv'ha-a-retz, v'chawl^ts'va-am.
va-y'chal e-lo-him ba-yom ha-sh'vi-i, m'lach-to a-sher a-sa
va-yish-bot ba-yom ha-sh'vi-i, mi-kawl^m'lach-to a-sher a-sa.
va-y'va-rech e-lo-him et yom ha-sh'vi-i, va-y'ka-deish o-to
kivosha-vat mi-kawl^m'lach-to a-sherba-ra e-lo-him la-a-sot.
Glance at the cup and say:
Sav-rei ma-ra-nan!
(For short version say the following)
Ba-ruch a-tah, A-do-nai,
E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ha-o-lam,
bo-reip'ri ha-ga-fen. (Amen)
Ba-ruch a-tah, A-do-nai,
E-lo-hei-nu, me-lech ha-o-lam, a-sherki-d'sha-nu
b'mits-vo-tavv'ra-tsava-nu, v'sha-bat kawd'sho
b'a-ha-vauv'ra-tson hin-chi-la-nu,
zi-ka-ronl'ma-a-seiv'rei-shit. t'chi-lal'mik-ra-eiko-desh,
ze-cher li-tsi-at Mits-ra-yim. Ki va-nu va-char-ta
v'o-ta-nu ki-dash-ta mi-kawl ha-a-mim,
v'Sha-bat kawd-sh'cha b'a-ha-va u-v'ra-tson
hin-chal-ta-nu. Ba-ruch a-tah A-do-nai,
m'ka-deish ha-Sha-bat. (Amen)
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10. Blessing the Children
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One of the most moving Shabbat (Jewish Sabbath) traditions is the blessing over the children given on Friday night.
There are many variations on how the blessing is made. The most common custom is for the father to put his hands on the child's head and recite the blessing.
In some homes the blessing is followed by a kiss, and in other homes it is followed by personal words of praise. In some homes the mother gives the blessing together with the father, in other homes the mother gives the blessing in addition to the father, and still in other homes the mother gives the blessing instead of the father. In some homes each child gets up at the table and stands before the parent to get the blessing, and in other homes the parent walks around the table and blesses each seated child.
Whatever procedure followed, the blessing is sure to make the child feel special and loved, boost the child's self-esteem, and give the child fond memories of Shabbat-family-together time.
Editing Notes : This will be changed as it is slightly different, does not mean this is wrong, just different from what is in our prayer books. Also this one is TOO SHORT.
The Blessing for a Son
The blessing for sons asks God to make them like Ephraim and Menashe.
English
May God make you like Ephraim and Menashe
Tranliteration
Ye'simchaElohimke-Ephraim ve'chi-Menashe
The Blessing for a Daughter
The blessing for daughters asks God to make them like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah.
English
May God make you like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah.
Tranliteration
Ye'simechElohimke-Sarah, Rivka, Ra-chelve-Lay'ah
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After the above blessing is recited for a son or daughter, some people continue with this blessing for both boys and girls.
English
May God bless you and watch over you.
May God shine His face toward you and show you favor.
May God be favorably disposed toward you and grant you peace.
Transliteration
Ye'varech'echaAdonoyve'yish'merecha.
Ya'irAdonoypanaveilechaviy-chuneka.
YisaAdonoypanaveilecha, ve'yasimlecha shalom.
11. NeetiladYadaim - Washing hands.
Ritually wash your hands, as follows: Fill a spoutless vessel with water. Then pour the water over the round smooth rim, onto your hands. The most common practice is to pour first over the right hand three times, then the left three times, using up all the water. Dry your hands and recite:
Ba-ruch a-tah A-do-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-o-lam, a-sher kid-sha-nu b'mitz-vo-tavv'tzi-va-nu al n'ti-latya-da-yim.
12. Hamotzi - Blessing over Bread
At each Shabbat meal, we place two whole loaves of bread on the table, covered with a cloth. This is called lechemmishneh (two breads). What is their significance?
When God brought the Jewish people out of Egypt, they spent 40 years in the desert on their way to the Land of Israel. Their survival during this time was totally from the Almighty. He provided a constant source of water (from Miriam's well) and protection (Clouds of Glory and a wall of fire). And for food there was manna, a crystal-like substance that fell from the heavens each day.
The Jews simply had to scoop it up and eat it, and it is said that it had the taste of whatever the person desired. On Friday a double portion of manna fell, so we wouldn't have to work to collect it on Shabbat. We commemorate this miracle by blessing two loaves of challah at the Shabbat meals.
Baruch atahAdonai, Elohaynu, melech ha-olam ha-motzilechem min ha-aretz.
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, king of the universe who brings forth bread from the earth.
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13. Shabbath Meal
(My favorite part )
"Only the experience of Shabbath can elevate an ordinary meal into a meal fit for a king."
SHABBATH SHALOM
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Havdalla
(Closing Shabbath)
(I call it “Have-a-dollar” :-)
1: What is Havdalah?
On Friday evening, we sanctified the Shabbat with the kiddush ritual; now, as we take leave of it after a night and day of divine rest, we once again pronounce the holiness of the day over a cup of wine.The Havdalah ("Separation") ceremony is a multi-sensory ritual employing our faculties of speech and hearing, sight, smell and taste to define the boundaries that G-d set in creation "between the sacred and the everyday."
Paradoxically, this act of separation is what connects Shabbat with the rest of the week. When the boundaries between the holy and the ordinary are blurred, the holy is no longer holy and the ordinary is left with nothing to uplift it. By defining the separation of Shabbat from the workday week, the relationship between the two is also established -- a relationship in which Shabbat imparts its transcendent vision to the rest of the week, and the six days of daily life feed into, and are sublimated within, the sanctity of Shabbat.
2: When to Havdalah
The Havdalah is held after Shabbat ends with nightfall on Saturday evening. "Nightfall" is the point at which is grows dark enough for three medium-sized stars to become visible. Because making havdalah involves actions that are forbidden on Shabbat (e.g., lighting and putting out a flame) it is important not to do so untill after Shabbat has ended.For Shabbat-end times in your location, click here.
3: The Ingredients
To make Havdalah you will need:1) Wine or grape juice.
2) A cup or goblet with a plate or tray underneath.
3) Spices. Cloves and/or myrtle twigs are generally used, but any pleasant-smelling spice or plant will do. Many households have a specially designed spice box to hold the Havdalah spices.
4) A braided candle, or two candles you can hold together to create one flame.
One person can make havdalah for a group of people, as long as all listen attentively with the intention to fulfill the mitzvah. The person making havadalah should likewise intend to make the blessings for all the other participants as well.
4: Recite the Introductory Verses
Fill your havadalah cup to the brim -- to the point that the wine actually spills over, and lift it into the cupped fingers of your right hand (see illustration). Light the braided havdalah candle.The introduction to the Havdalah consists of nine joyful biblical verses which set the tone for a hopeful and joyous week to come. The Hebrew text and English translation are reproduced below:Indeed, God is my deliverance; I am confident and shall not fear, for God the Lord is my strength and song, and He has been a help to me. You shall draw water with joy from the wellsprings of deliverance. Deliverance is the Lord’s; may Your blessing be upon Your people forever. The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our everlasting stronghold. Lord of hosts, happy is the man who trusts in You. Lord deliver us; may the King answer us on the day we call.
All those listening to Havdalah say "For the … with us" followed by the leader.
For the Jews there was light and joy, gladness and honor—so let it be with us.
I will raise the cup of deliverance and invoke the Name of the Lord.
5: Blessing on the Wine