Product Description

Celebrate the joy of "making Shabbat" each week in your home—with rituals, prayers, blessings, food, and song

Bringing together all the spiritual and practical aspects of Shabbat, the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs and the University of Judaism offer today’s families the resources needed to celebrate this holy day—meaningfully, creatively, and joyously.

From preparing yourself and your home for Shabbat, through the beautiful ritual of Havdalah, this essential sourcebook uses pictures, memories, recipes, and stories to help you create a happier, more inspiring, spiritually refreshing Shabbat.

This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day. An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect of Shabbat, including:

--History and meaning

--How to prepare

--Rituals, prayers, and blessings (step-by-step)

--The Sabbath day

--Havdalah

--Songs and prayers in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish (with clear transliterations)

--Recipes for traditional and modern foods to spice up the Shabbat menu

--Family activities to enhance the experience

Enriched by real-life voices sharing practical suggestions and advice, this creative resource helps us to reacquaint ourselves with time-tested traditions and discover old and new ways to celebrate Shabbat, including biblically-inspired songs and games, Shabbat-related crafts, and more family-tested ideas.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #176311 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Dr. Ron Wolfson’s books have helped Jewish families of all backgrounds and levels of observance bring greater spiritual meaning to Jewish holy days. He is the William and Freda Fingerhut Assistant Professor of Education, the director of the Whizin Center for the Jewish Future, and vice president of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. A co-founder of Synagogue 2000, an institute for envisioning the synagogue of the twenty-first century, Wolfson is also author of Hanukkah: The Family Guide to Spiritual Celebration; The Passover Seder; and A Time to Mourn, A Time to Comfort: A Guide to Jewish Bereavement and Comfort (all Jewish Lights). He celebrates Shabbat in Encino, California, with his wife, Susie, and their two children, Havi and Michael.