This document provides a simplified guide for Christians to observe the Jewish Sabbath or Shabbat. It discusses preparing for and conducting a Shabbat Seder, including giving tzedakah, lighting Shabbat candles, blessing children, conducting the Friday night Kiddush ritual over wine, washing hands, blessing the bread, eating the Shabbat meal with prayers, discussing Sabbath day activities, and concluding with the Havdalah ceremony at sunset on Saturday. The purpose is to remember and honor God's creation and commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy through specific rituals and rest from work.
God’s Yearly Cycle of Life
The appointed times or the Feasts of the Lord are God’s yearly cycle. Each season of the year is special to God. As we understand God’s purposes for each season, we learn to walk in wisdom and prosper.
Lent is the 40 day period before Easter that is a time of preparation, repentance, and fasting. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Traditionally, Lent focuses on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as ways to inwardly reflect on one's relationship with God and others. The purpose is to spiritually renew and repent in order to draw closer to God before the celebration of Easter.
The document provides a call to prayer and fasting for Lent. It contains prayers and readings to guide reflection and commitment during Lent, including turning away from sin, fasting, and increasing prayer, love and good works. Participants are asked to commit to avoiding wrongdoing and being faithful to the Gospel with God's help. Closing prayers focus on fasting from judging others, differences and complaints, and feasting on unity, gratitude and strengthening prayer.
Lent As A Spiritual Practice. Why and how you might want to consider observin...Alister Pate
This document provides information about Lent from the Caféchurch group. It begins with a Bible passage describing Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. It then asks simple questions about what Lent is, when it starts and ends, and what it is for. The responses are that Lent is a 40 day period (not including Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to Easter preparing for Easter, recalling Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness. Several passages and reflections then discuss Lent as a time for spiritual preparation and training through fasting, sacrifice and mourning losses. Suggestions are provided for things to give up or take up during Lent, such as chocolate, social media or journaling. The document encourages observing Lent but notes it
This document contains the order of service for a Love of Torah Fellowship gathering. It includes prayers, songs of worship, Torah readings from the parashot of Vayak'hel and Pekudei, and a discussion with children about the Torah portion. The purpose of the gathering is stated as "Studying the Word of God, Encouraging Each Other, and Learning to Love and Obey."
Saint francis of assisi part 4 death and spiritual legacyMartin M Flynn
Saint Francis of Assisi died in 1226 at the age of 44 after a declining health and suffering from stigmata. Shortly before his death, he dictated a testament emphasizing humility, poverty, and obedience to the Church. After his death, he left a spiritual legacy through his writings praising God and nature. His life and teachings, which emphasized poverty, humility, and spreading the Gospel, contributed to the renewal of the Church.
7 basic steps to successful fasting & pr bill brightTrueProphet
The document provides guidance on fasting and prayer. It recommends setting objectives for the fast, making a commitment, preparing spiritually by repenting of sins, and preparing physically. While fasting, one should spend time daily in prayer, Bible study, and restricting activities. To end the fast, one should do so gradually by reintroducing foods slowly. The document expects that fasting and prayer will strengthen one's faith and bring spiritual renewal when done sincerely with repentance and seeking God.
The Gospel passage describes Jesus' third appearance to his disciples after his resurrection. While fishing, the disciples do not recognize Jesus standing on the shore until he instructs them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, catching many fish. Jesus then cooks breakfast for them and asks Peter three times if he loves him, instructing Peter to feed and tend his sheep. The passage emphasizes Jesus revealing himself after resurrection and commissioning Peter to lead his followers.
God’s Yearly Cycle of Life
The appointed times or the Feasts of the Lord are God’s yearly cycle. Each season of the year is special to God. As we understand God’s purposes for each season, we learn to walk in wisdom and prosper.
Lent is the 40 day period before Easter that is a time of preparation, repentance, and fasting. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Traditionally, Lent focuses on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as ways to inwardly reflect on one's relationship with God and others. The purpose is to spiritually renew and repent in order to draw closer to God before the celebration of Easter.
The document provides a call to prayer and fasting for Lent. It contains prayers and readings to guide reflection and commitment during Lent, including turning away from sin, fasting, and increasing prayer, love and good works. Participants are asked to commit to avoiding wrongdoing and being faithful to the Gospel with God's help. Closing prayers focus on fasting from judging others, differences and complaints, and feasting on unity, gratitude and strengthening prayer.
Lent As A Spiritual Practice. Why and how you might want to consider observin...Alister Pate
This document provides information about Lent from the Caféchurch group. It begins with a Bible passage describing Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. It then asks simple questions about what Lent is, when it starts and ends, and what it is for. The responses are that Lent is a 40 day period (not including Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to Easter preparing for Easter, recalling Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness. Several passages and reflections then discuss Lent as a time for spiritual preparation and training through fasting, sacrifice and mourning losses. Suggestions are provided for things to give up or take up during Lent, such as chocolate, social media or journaling. The document encourages observing Lent but notes it
This document contains the order of service for a Love of Torah Fellowship gathering. It includes prayers, songs of worship, Torah readings from the parashot of Vayak'hel and Pekudei, and a discussion with children about the Torah portion. The purpose of the gathering is stated as "Studying the Word of God, Encouraging Each Other, and Learning to Love and Obey."
Saint francis of assisi part 4 death and spiritual legacyMartin M Flynn
Saint Francis of Assisi died in 1226 at the age of 44 after a declining health and suffering from stigmata. Shortly before his death, he dictated a testament emphasizing humility, poverty, and obedience to the Church. After his death, he left a spiritual legacy through his writings praising God and nature. His life and teachings, which emphasized poverty, humility, and spreading the Gospel, contributed to the renewal of the Church.
7 basic steps to successful fasting & pr bill brightTrueProphet
The document provides guidance on fasting and prayer. It recommends setting objectives for the fast, making a commitment, preparing spiritually by repenting of sins, and preparing physically. While fasting, one should spend time daily in prayer, Bible study, and restricting activities. To end the fast, one should do so gradually by reintroducing foods slowly. The document expects that fasting and prayer will strengthen one's faith and bring spiritual renewal when done sincerely with repentance and seeking God.
The Gospel passage describes Jesus' third appearance to his disciples after his resurrection. While fishing, the disciples do not recognize Jesus standing on the shore until he instructs them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, catching many fish. Jesus then cooks breakfast for them and asks Peter three times if he loves him, instructing Peter to feed and tend his sheep. The passage emphasizes Jesus revealing himself after resurrection and commissioning Peter to lead his followers.
The document contains a Bible study guide for the 5th Sunday of Lent with readings from Isaiah 43:16-21 and Philippians 3:8-14. It provides context, summaries and reflections on the passages. The Isaiah reading encourages looking past past troubles to God's new works. It promises provision and return from exile. The Psalm responds with joy at past deliverance by God. The Philippians passage focuses on gaining Christ and being possessed by him rather than earthly accomplishments. The guide aims to aid understanding and homilies for the upcoming Sunday liturgy.
The Appointed times of YHVH,
The New Year 5871
The true calendar has to meet all of the specifications for units of time given in the scriptures The true calendar has to be solar as the Feast Days are directly linked to the agricultural year.
This document discusses the meaning and traditions of Ash Wednesday and receiving ashes. It explains that ashes symbolize humanity's mortality and sinfulness, and serve as a call to repentance. By receiving the ashes, Christians acknowledge their need for God's mercy and salvation. The ashes also remind believers to fast from pride and selfishness, and instead use Lent to help others through acts of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
The document discusses the nature of communion, recognizing Jesus' real presence in the Lord's Supper. It provides scriptural support showing that in communion, Christians receive the true body and blood of Christ under the bread and wine. The document emphasizes that Christ instituted this sacrament on the night before His death as a way for Christians to remember Him and His sacrifice.
From a series of visions and messages from Jesus and Mary
A teaching on what happens during the Holy Mass and how to live it with our hearts.
Website: www.loveandmercy.org
1. The document discusses the essence and proper practice of praise and worship according to scriptural principles.
2. It emphasizes that praise should be directed towards God alone according to his character, acts, and greatness using various biblical forms of expression.
3. True praise and worship involves fully giving oneself to God through both will and emotion as an act of love, obedience, and response to his redemptive work.
I have modified Caritas Australia's Primary Ash Wednesday liturgy in order to meet the needs of Reception to Y3 students at my school. The modifications have been approved.
St Barnabas Leaflet Bulletin - Earth Day/Easter 3 - 22 April 2012stbarnabastoronto
The document provides information about an Earth Day service taking place at St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church on April 22, 2012, including details about the service, readings, and music. It also shares announcements about upcoming church events and meetings. The document serves to inform church members and visitors about the upcoming Sunday service and life of the church community.
This document is a summary of the mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It includes the order of service such as songs, readings from scripture, and prayers. The key points are an emphasis on indigenous people, the quest for real riches as discussed in the Gospel reading about a rich young man, and prayers for strength and hope for those recovering from a typhoon in the Philippines.
Roman Catholic Holy Mass English PowerPoint Presentation SlidesGerome Arcilla
The document contains the Act of Contrition prayer, which expresses sorrow for sins committed and a resolve to sin no more with God's help. It also includes reminders about obtaining a copy of the PowerPoint presentation and silencing cellphones during mass. The outline provides the order of parts in a Catholic mass including entrance hymns, readings, prayers, and communion.
This document provides the order of service for St. Barnabas on the Danforth Anglican Church on March 17, 2013. The service includes hymns, scripture readings from Isaiah, Philippians and John, prayers, and a homily by Fr. Jonathan Eayrs. The service celebrates the Fifth Sunday in Lent with a focus on embracing the community and witnessing to Jesus through generous lives and sharing the gospel.
God's appointed time part 5 tabernacles acyButch Yulo
The document discusses the biblical Feast of Tabernacles. It begins with scripture passages about the feasts in the seventh month, including Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles. It then provides three main points about the feast: 1) Tabernacles celebrates God's glory dwelling with his people, 2) It represents different tabernacles of God throughout history where his glory was manifest, and 3) The purpose of the feast is to experience and remember God's glory by dwelling in temporary shelters as the Israelites did when God led them from Egypt.
The document discusses the Lenten retreat and the significance of Lent in Christianity. It explains that Lent is characterized by rest, reflection, and renewal. Lent lasts for 40 days to commemorate the time Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. The number 40 is significant in Judeo-Christian tradition, representing times of testing and repentance. During Lent, Christians traditionally engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to draw closer to God. Suggestions are provided for prayer activities and ways to fast and give alms during Lent in preparation for Easter.
This PowerPoint presentation summarizes the changes being made to the Roman Missal, the ritual text containing the prayers and instructions for the celebration of Mass. Some of the key changes include adopting a new English translation of the Missal that more closely adheres to the original Latin, as well as additional prayers and saints. The presentation reviews the specific changes being made to the peoples' responses and common prayers used during Mass. It encourages watching accompanying videos and having discussions to help prepare for implementing the new Missal starting in November.
Peter addresses the crowds in Jerusalem, proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah foretold by King David. He explains that Jesus performed miracles approved by God but was crucified by their leaders. However, God raised Jesus from the dead, and the disciples are witnesses to this.
The psalmist expresses trust in God's protection and the path of life.
The reading from 1 Peter instructs Christians to conduct themselves with reverence since God judges based on deeds. Believers are ransomed not with gold but by Christ's blood.
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus walks with two disciples who are discussing the recent events in Jerusalem. They tell Jesus of Jesus of Nazareth who was killed but women
Here are a few insights I gained from praying the Mass that could help pray it better:
- Focusing on the meaning and scriptural references behind parts of the Mass, like the significance of "Holy, Holy, Holy" and understanding the Eucharist as Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, can deepen prayer and participation.
- Being mindful of gestures like kneeling, bowing and genuflecting according to their purpose of showing reverence can aid full, conscious and active participation.
- Reciting parts of the Mass with an understanding of their theological foundations, such as the Nicene Creed professing core Catholic beliefs, can strengthen the prayer of the community and one's own faith.
- Making
Ejercicio de Participación - Innovación SocialUrna de Cristal
Este documento resume las acciones realizadas por Urna de Cristal entre octubre y noviembre de 2013 para recopilar comentarios y propuestas ciudadanas para ayudar a construir la Política Pública de Innovación Social en Colombia. Las acciones incluyeron campañas en redes sociales, encuestas móviles y en línea, y foros para discutir temas clave. Más de 4,500 ciudadanos participaron y la campaña alcanzó a más de 6.5 millones de personas en redes sociales.
El documento presenta información sobre la potenciación. Explica que si envías un mensaje SMS a dos amigos y cada uno lo envía a otros dos, el mensaje llegará a 16 amigos en minutos dependiendo de cuánto tarde cada envío. También muestra tablas de potencias y ejemplos de expresar cantidades como potencias. Finalmente, entrega y explica hojas de aplicación sobre potenciación.
The document contains a Bible study guide for the 5th Sunday of Lent with readings from Isaiah 43:16-21 and Philippians 3:8-14. It provides context, summaries and reflections on the passages. The Isaiah reading encourages looking past past troubles to God's new works. It promises provision and return from exile. The Psalm responds with joy at past deliverance by God. The Philippians passage focuses on gaining Christ and being possessed by him rather than earthly accomplishments. The guide aims to aid understanding and homilies for the upcoming Sunday liturgy.
The Appointed times of YHVH,
The New Year 5871
The true calendar has to meet all of the specifications for units of time given in the scriptures The true calendar has to be solar as the Feast Days are directly linked to the agricultural year.
This document discusses the meaning and traditions of Ash Wednesday and receiving ashes. It explains that ashes symbolize humanity's mortality and sinfulness, and serve as a call to repentance. By receiving the ashes, Christians acknowledge their need for God's mercy and salvation. The ashes also remind believers to fast from pride and selfishness, and instead use Lent to help others through acts of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
The document discusses the nature of communion, recognizing Jesus' real presence in the Lord's Supper. It provides scriptural support showing that in communion, Christians receive the true body and blood of Christ under the bread and wine. The document emphasizes that Christ instituted this sacrament on the night before His death as a way for Christians to remember Him and His sacrifice.
From a series of visions and messages from Jesus and Mary
A teaching on what happens during the Holy Mass and how to live it with our hearts.
Website: www.loveandmercy.org
1. The document discusses the essence and proper practice of praise and worship according to scriptural principles.
2. It emphasizes that praise should be directed towards God alone according to his character, acts, and greatness using various biblical forms of expression.
3. True praise and worship involves fully giving oneself to God through both will and emotion as an act of love, obedience, and response to his redemptive work.
I have modified Caritas Australia's Primary Ash Wednesday liturgy in order to meet the needs of Reception to Y3 students at my school. The modifications have been approved.
St Barnabas Leaflet Bulletin - Earth Day/Easter 3 - 22 April 2012stbarnabastoronto
The document provides information about an Earth Day service taking place at St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church on April 22, 2012, including details about the service, readings, and music. It also shares announcements about upcoming church events and meetings. The document serves to inform church members and visitors about the upcoming Sunday service and life of the church community.
This document is a summary of the mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It includes the order of service such as songs, readings from scripture, and prayers. The key points are an emphasis on indigenous people, the quest for real riches as discussed in the Gospel reading about a rich young man, and prayers for strength and hope for those recovering from a typhoon in the Philippines.
Roman Catholic Holy Mass English PowerPoint Presentation SlidesGerome Arcilla
The document contains the Act of Contrition prayer, which expresses sorrow for sins committed and a resolve to sin no more with God's help. It also includes reminders about obtaining a copy of the PowerPoint presentation and silencing cellphones during mass. The outline provides the order of parts in a Catholic mass including entrance hymns, readings, prayers, and communion.
This document provides the order of service for St. Barnabas on the Danforth Anglican Church on March 17, 2013. The service includes hymns, scripture readings from Isaiah, Philippians and John, prayers, and a homily by Fr. Jonathan Eayrs. The service celebrates the Fifth Sunday in Lent with a focus on embracing the community and witnessing to Jesus through generous lives and sharing the gospel.
God's appointed time part 5 tabernacles acyButch Yulo
The document discusses the biblical Feast of Tabernacles. It begins with scripture passages about the feasts in the seventh month, including Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles. It then provides three main points about the feast: 1) Tabernacles celebrates God's glory dwelling with his people, 2) It represents different tabernacles of God throughout history where his glory was manifest, and 3) The purpose of the feast is to experience and remember God's glory by dwelling in temporary shelters as the Israelites did when God led them from Egypt.
The document discusses the Lenten retreat and the significance of Lent in Christianity. It explains that Lent is characterized by rest, reflection, and renewal. Lent lasts for 40 days to commemorate the time Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. The number 40 is significant in Judeo-Christian tradition, representing times of testing and repentance. During Lent, Christians traditionally engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to draw closer to God. Suggestions are provided for prayer activities and ways to fast and give alms during Lent in preparation for Easter.
This PowerPoint presentation summarizes the changes being made to the Roman Missal, the ritual text containing the prayers and instructions for the celebration of Mass. Some of the key changes include adopting a new English translation of the Missal that more closely adheres to the original Latin, as well as additional prayers and saints. The presentation reviews the specific changes being made to the peoples' responses and common prayers used during Mass. It encourages watching accompanying videos and having discussions to help prepare for implementing the new Missal starting in November.
Peter addresses the crowds in Jerusalem, proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah foretold by King David. He explains that Jesus performed miracles approved by God but was crucified by their leaders. However, God raised Jesus from the dead, and the disciples are witnesses to this.
The psalmist expresses trust in God's protection and the path of life.
The reading from 1 Peter instructs Christians to conduct themselves with reverence since God judges based on deeds. Believers are ransomed not with gold but by Christ's blood.
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus walks with two disciples who are discussing the recent events in Jerusalem. They tell Jesus of Jesus of Nazareth who was killed but women
Here are a few insights I gained from praying the Mass that could help pray it better:
- Focusing on the meaning and scriptural references behind parts of the Mass, like the significance of "Holy, Holy, Holy" and understanding the Eucharist as Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, can deepen prayer and participation.
- Being mindful of gestures like kneeling, bowing and genuflecting according to their purpose of showing reverence can aid full, conscious and active participation.
- Reciting parts of the Mass with an understanding of their theological foundations, such as the Nicene Creed professing core Catholic beliefs, can strengthen the prayer of the community and one's own faith.
- Making
Ejercicio de Participación - Innovación SocialUrna de Cristal
Este documento resume las acciones realizadas por Urna de Cristal entre octubre y noviembre de 2013 para recopilar comentarios y propuestas ciudadanas para ayudar a construir la Política Pública de Innovación Social en Colombia. Las acciones incluyeron campañas en redes sociales, encuestas móviles y en línea, y foros para discutir temas clave. Más de 4,500 ciudadanos participaron y la campaña alcanzó a más de 6.5 millones de personas en redes sociales.
El documento presenta información sobre la potenciación. Explica que si envías un mensaje SMS a dos amigos y cada uno lo envía a otros dos, el mensaje llegará a 16 amigos en minutos dependiendo de cuánto tarde cada envío. También muestra tablas de potencias y ejemplos de expresar cantidades como potencias. Finalmente, entrega y explica hojas de aplicación sobre potenciación.
الأستاذ / حسين حسن سيليمان سنجق
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الإسم: حسين حسن سليمان سنجق (الشهرة ــــ سعد سنجق)
تاريخ الميلاد : 10/1/1933 م
محل الميلاد : بندر إدفو
أولاده :
1- ذة /عواطف حسين سليمان موجه أول صحافة بإدارة إدفو التعليمية
2- ك /سهيرحسين سليمان كيميائية بمستشفى إدفو العام
3- ذ/ممدوح حسين سليمان مديراً لمدرسة الميرناب الإعدادية للتعليم الأساسى
4- ذ/ كمال الدين حسين سليمان وكيلاً بالمعهد الأزهرى بالحاجر
5- ذ/مجدى حسين حسن سليمان محامى بإدفو
تاريخ التعتن وإستلام العمل : عام 1952 م
تاريخ رفع إ سمه من الخدمة: 9/1/1993 م
مدة الخدمة بمدرية التربية والتعليم: (41) إحدى وأربعون عاما
حياته وما أفنى فيه عمره :
- حفظ الفرأن الكريم عن عمر يناهز الخمسة عشر عاماً وتفسيراً له ليلتحق بمدرسة المعلمين ويحصل على شهادة كفائة التعليم الأولى للمعلمين عام 1952م
- بدأ حياته مدرسا بمدارس قرى التهجير بالنوبة وأبو سمبل منذ تاريخ إستلامه العمل
- عمل مدرساً بمدرسة كلح القارة الإبتدائية عام 1954 م
- مدرساً بمدرسة الجلاء الإبتدائية عام 1963 م
- تدرج فى السُلم الوظيفى ليعمل ناظراً لمدرسة كرم الشيخ الإبتدائية عام 1963م
- ناظراً لمدرسة كلح القارة الإبتدائية عام 1968 م
- موجهاً قسم بإدارة كوم أمبو التعليمية عام 1973 م
- موجهاً قسم بإدارة إدفو التعليمية عام 1975 م
- رئيساً لقطاع كوم أمبو التعليميى عام 1978 م
- رئيساً لقطاع بإدارة إدفو التعليمية منذ عام 1980م حتى بداية عام 1989 م
- عمل كعضوا بارزا بلجان المراقبة والإمتحانات منذ عام 1985م حتى 1992م
- اُختير ليعمل بديوان مد يرية التربية والتعليم بأسوان كمديراً لمرحلة رياض الأطفال من27/2/1989م إلى 16/10/1989 م ، ثممديرا لمرحلة رياض الأطفال بإدارة إدفو التعليمية من 1989 م حتى يناير1991 م ثم مديرا لإدارة رياض الأطفال بمديرية التربية والتعليم بأسوان فى 25/2/1991 م حتى 23/3/1992 م ليعود كمدير لإدارة التعليم الإبتدائى بإدارة إدفو التعليمية منذ ذلك التاريخ وحتى إحالنه للمعاش فى 9/1/1993
30127a 3573856781d54f5eab4fe1174806cd67 ENGLISH TORAHDoris Garza
The document discusses the feasts of God/YHWH mentioned in the Torah. It notes that there are annual feasts, including Passover which commemorates the deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt. It states that believers in the Messiah should still keep these feasts, though sacrificing animals is no longer required since Yahshua was the perfect sacrifice. The feasts point to different aspects of God's redemptive plan and should still be observed to remember God's salvation and faithfulness to Israel.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In just one sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily design slideshows.
This short document promotes the creation of Haiku Deck presentations on SlideShare by providing an inspiring photo and suggesting that the reader can get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation. It aims to encourage users to try out the Haiku Deck presentation tool on SlideShare in a concise 3 word call to action.
The document discusses the name of God in Hebrew scripture and its translation. It notes that when Moses asked God for his name to tell the Israelites, God responded with "I AM THAT I AM". The name of God, YHWH, appears over 6,000 times in the Hebrew Bible but was not vocalized when the Masoretes added vowels centuries later for fear it would be misused. As a result, translations use variations like "Jehovah" but the document argues the name is more accurately vocalized as "Yahweh". It also notes the name of God, Yahweh, appears in many original Hebrew names and words like "Hallelujah", meaning "Praise Y
This document discusses the name of God in the Hebrew Bible. It explains that the name is composed of four Hebrew letters - YHWH. While some translations write this as "Jehovah" or "Yahveh", the document argues these are incorrect based on ancient Hebrew pronunciation. It analyzes the letters and their potential vowel sounds, concluding the most accurate pronunciation would have been "Yahweh". The name Yahweh is significant and appears many times throughout scripture, appearing in other names and words like "Hallelujah".
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by providing a button to click to begin the process. The document is advertising the ability to easily create presentations on SlideShare using Haiku Deck.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
This document outlines Sarah Christianson's action research project on providing tiered content vocabulary instruction to English Language Learners (ELLs) in a coteaching classroom. It details her process of formulating a research question about differentiating instruction for ELLs, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data through assessments and observations, and conducting a literature review on coteaching, content-based instruction, and vocabulary strategies for ELLs. The goal is to study whether ELL students' assessment scores improve when provided tiered vocabulary instruction.
The document discusses the Jewish Sabbath and its observance on Saturday versus the Christian Sunday. It explains that the Jewish Sabbath commemorates God's rest after six days of creation, as described in Genesis. Key observances of the Sabbath include refraining from work, lighting candles, prayers, and festive meals. The document also discusses differences between weekly and festival Sabbaths in Judaism and how Jesus observed the Sabbath. Finally, it addresses that while Jews observe the seventh day, Saturday, as the Sabbath, Christians worship on Sunday in recognition of Christ's resurrection.
The document discusses the biblical feasts of the Lord, including the weekly Sabbath and annual feasts such as Passover and Pentecost. It explains that God gave Moses the dates and names of the feasts and that they are prophetic, pointing to future events. The Sabbath occurs every seventh day while the annual feasts follow a lunar calendar. Jesus observed the Sabbath but taught that acts of mercy and healing were permitted.
The document discusses God's appointed calendar of feasts for the Israelites that was given in Leviticus 23. It notes that these feasts were not just holidays or rituals, but times set by God to meet with His people and for specific spiritual transactions and blessings. The three main feasts discussed are Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. The document suggests that understanding and following God's calendar of appointed times can help believers break out of cycles of destruction and into cycles of blessing in their lives.
The document is a newsletter from the First Southern Baptist Church of North Hollywood announcing upcoming events and discussing preparations for Easter Sunday and revival. It includes:
1) An announcement that Easter Sunday will be on April 1st this year and encourages members to make a list of unchurched people to pray for and invite to visit the church in the coming weeks.
2) A discussion of the meaning of revival according to passages from the Bible and how revival aligns with praying for God's kingdom to come and his will being done on Earth as it is in heaven.
3) Notices of upcoming events at the church including Women's Sunday on May 13th, Men's Sunday on June 17th, and
Marchick family haggadah_2012_participant-versionLisa Finkelstein
The passage describes the breaking of the middle matzah during the Passover Seder. It explains that matzah represents both the affliction of slavery in Egypt and the hope of freedom. The middle matzah is broken, with half placed back between the other two matzahs and the other half set aside for later. It also quotes a passage in Aramaic about matzah being the bread of affliction eaten by the Israelites in Egypt, and invites those in need to partake in the Seder.
The Havdalah ceremony marks the division between the departing sacred Shabbat day and the ordinary weekday. It includes reciting blessings over wine, spices burned for their fragrance, and a multi-wick candle. The blessings acknowledge God's creation of the fruit of the vine, sweet fragrances, and fire. A final blessing thanks God for separating the holy from the mundane, light from darkness, and the seventh day of rest from the six days of work. The ceremony concludes with wine drunk, some spilled, the candle extinguished in wine, and the song "Eliyahu Hanavi" sung.
The Havdalah ceremony marks the division between the departing sacred Shabbat day and the ordinary weekday. It refers to the separation of the sacred from the mundane. The ceremony includes reciting blessings over wine, spices, and a multi-wick candle while considering the differences between the spiritual and material worlds. After blessings thanking God for separating the holy from the mundane, a small amount of wine is spilled and the candle is extinguished, marking the end of the Shabbat.
This document provides a resource for Advent reflection for young people. It includes the Gospel readings and reflection questions for each day of Advent, as well as information about the Advent wreath. It encourages using the time of Advent for personal and spiritual preparation through reflection on the scripture passages and questions provided each day in Advent. It also provides suggestions for group Advent reflection. The overall purpose is to help young people enter more deeply into the season of Advent.
This document discusses the nature and purpose of sacred time according to Franz Rosenzweig. It explains that sacred time is different from secular time in that it involves "stopping, bending, and forming time in a spiral" focused on God's redemptive goals. Sacred time allows us to experience and re-experience creation, revelation, and redemption, and through living in sacred time we can understand and live in the eternal. The document goes on to discuss specific features of sacred times like the Sabbath, including refraining from work and engaging in rest.
In Genesis 1-2, God creates the world in six days and rests on the seventh day. This pattern of six days of work followed by one day of rest is established as a pattern for humanity.
It is one of the Ten Commandments
This document provides information about events at the First Southern Baptist Church of North Hollywood on March 11th and Easter Sunday, April 1st. It encourages parishioners to attend for four reasons: 1) To find comfort after losing an hour of sleep to daylight saving time. 2) A free mini-brunch will be provided after the 8:30am service. 3) Mike Sandy will perform music to lift spirits at the 8:30am and 11:00am services, including a song he wrote called "Shoot That Devil Down!". 4) Reverend Hughlen Johnson will give a message on "Spiritual Warfare 101" at the 6:30pm service. The Easter schedule includes services at 8:30am,
This document discusses the importance of keeping the Sabbath and finding rest in God. It contrasts Chronos time, which is a burden, with Kairos time, which is a gift from God. By receiving each day as a gift from God and resting in Him, we can redeem Chronos into Kairos. The Sabbath helps anchor our days and prevent us from constantly fleeing from our troubles. Examples are given of Jews who kept the Sabbath even in hardship and of William Wilberforce, who was able to focus on abolishing slavery after a day of Sabbath rest.
This document provides an overview of fasting from a Christian perspective. It discusses the primary purposes of fasting according to the Bible as self-humbling and invoking the supernatural. It provides examples of fasting in the Old Testament including examples from Ezra, Jehoshaphat, and the Day of Atonement. It also discusses examples of fasting in the life of Jesus and in the early Christian church. The overall message is that fasting was a regular spiritual practice in the Bible that has been neglected by modern Christians but can provide spiritual benefits when done properly.
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100+ Happy Sabbath Quotes, Wishes and Greetings (1).pdfPrashant Parihar
Happy Sabbath Quotes: As the Sabbath day is here, we would like to wish you a happy and peaceful holiday with happy sabbath wishes. This is a very important day as per the Jewish community and is celebrated with peace, worship and relaxation. The bond between family and friends is strengthened on this day and we wish you all the best in celebrating it.
The Sabbath is a holy day for the Jews. They celebrate it every week from Friday night to Saturday night. It’s a time for peace, worship, and relaxation. This is a very important day for them as it strengthens the bond between families and friends. We wish you a happy Sabbath and hope you enjoy this special day.
Sabbath is the seventh day of the weekly holiday as per the Jewish community. Jews enjoy this Sabbath holiday from Friday night till Saturday night. This holiday is spent with peace, workship and relaxation. This is an important day as per their traditional rituals as it strengthens the bond between the families and friends. We wish you a long welcome to our collection of happy Sabbath wishes to send it to your loved ones on Sabbath day.
Happy Sabbath Wishes to Friends
“Wishing you a peaceful and joy-filled Sabbath day, surrounded by the love of family and friends.”
“May this Sabbath bring you rest, reflection, and renewed strength for the week ahead. Enjoy every moment!”
“Sending you warm Sabbath blessings, with hopes that your day is as wonderful as you are.”
“May your Sabbath be filled with moments of serenity, laughter, and meaningful connections.”
“As the sun sets on this Sabbath, may your heart be filled with gratitude for the beauty of life’s blessings.”
“May the tranquility of the Sabbath bring you clarity, inspiration, and a sense of deep inner peace.”
“Wishing you a Sabbath that’s as bright and beautiful as your spirit. Enjoy every instant of this special day!”
“May your Sabbath be a time of spiritual reflection, joyful togetherness, and countless happy moments.”
“On this blessed Sabbath, I hope you find the time to relax, recharge, and cherish the simple pleasures of life.”
“May the Sabbath’s gentle rhythm remind you of life’s sweetness and bring you moments of pure happiness.”
Happy Sabbath Day
Good Morning everyone, I wish you a Happy Sabbath and Blessed weekend
Arise and shine for the time has come, Wishing you a happy Sabbath brethren.
Give thanks to God for giving us this wonderful day. Happy Sabbath!
Just because you have gone down the wrong path doesn’t mean God has forsaken you. Happy Sabbath!
Wishing you a very happy Sabbath! God bless us.
Happy Sabbath brethren, the week despite being the way it was it is over, put all its stress away and enjoy the joy of the Sabbath. I wish you a blessed Sabbath!
Everyone has his own experience during difficult times. We should always look to the Lord. I wish you a happy Sabbath!
Happy Sabbath Day Wishes
One day of the week, I seek to rest from the worldly toil and sorrow.
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Happy Sabbath Quotes: As the Sabbath day is here, we would like to wish you a happy and peaceful holiday with happy sabbath wishes. This is a very important day as per the Jewish community and is celebrated with peace, worship and relaxation. The bond between family and friends is strengthened on this day and we wish you all the best in celebrating it.
The Sabbath is a holy day for the Jews. They celebrate it every week from Friday night to Saturday night. It’s a time for peace, worship, and relaxation. This is a very important day for them as it strengthens the bond between families and friends. We wish you a happy Sabbath and hope you enjoy this special day.
Sabbath is the seventh day of the weekly holiday as per the Jewish community. Jews enjoy this Sabbath holiday from Friday night till Saturday night. This holiday is spent with peace, workship and relaxation. This is an important day as per their traditional rituals as it strengthens the bond between the families and friends. We wish you a long welcome to our collection of happy Sabbath wishes to send it to your loved ones on Sabbath day.
Happy Sabbath Wishes to Friends
“Wishing you a peaceful and joy-filled Sabbath day, surrounded by the love of family and friends.”
“May this Sabbath bring you rest, reflection, and renewed strength for the week ahead. Enjoy every moment!”
“Sending you warm Sabbath blessings, with hopes that your day is as wonderful as you are.”
“May your Sabbath be filled with moments of serenity, laughter, and meaningful connections.”
“As the sun sets on this Sabbath, may your heart be filled with gratitude for the beauty of life’s blessings.”
“May the tranquility of the Sabbath bring you clarity, inspiration, and a sense of deep inner peace.”
“Wishing you a Sabbath that’s as bright and beautiful as your spirit. Enjoy every instant of this special day!”
“May your Sabbath be a time of spiritual reflection, joyful togetherness, and countless happy moments.”
“On this blessed Sabbath, I hope you find the time to relax, recharge, and cherish the simple pleasures of life.”
“May the Sabbath’s gentle rhythm remind you of life’s sweetness and bring you moments of pure happiness.”
Happy Sabbath Day
Good Morning everyone, I wish you a Happy Sabbath and Blessed weekend
Arise and shine for the time has come, Wishing you a happy Sabbath brethren.
Give thanks to God for giving us this wonderful day. Happy Sabbath!
Just because you have gone down the wrong path doesn’t mean God has forsaken you. Happy Sabbath!
Wishing you a very happy Sabbath! God bless us.
Happy Sabbath brethren, the week despite being the way it was it is over, put all its stress away and enjoy the joy of the Sabbath. I wish you a blessed Sabbath!
Everyone has his own experience during difficult times. We should always look to the Lord. I wish you a happy Sabbath!
Happy Sabbath Day Wishes
One day of the week, I seek to rest from the worldly toil and sorrow. Re-energized, I find the strength in the Lord
The Meaning and Experience of Creation, Revelation, and RedemptionSandy Kress
The document discusses how sacred time in Judaism helps people experience and understand the divine blessings of creation, revelation, and redemption. It analyzes several Jewish holidays and traditions including Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. These holidays commemorate God's creation, the revelation at Mount Sinai, and the ongoing process of redemption. They incorporate rituals and commandments that allow participants to reconnect with God and renew their faith and commitment to serving God and others.
This document discusses the concept of "harps and bowls praying" which refers to a style of prayer that incorporates worship music ("harps") and intercession ("bowls") in an interactive relationship. It explores biblical examples like King David's tabernacle which brought together worship singers, musicians, and intercessors. The document provides details on implementing antiphonal singing, praying Scripture, and maintaining a focus on God rather than the demonic in spiritual warfare. The goal is to help prayer move from an "outside-in" to an "inside-out" approach that is Spirit-led.
The document provides information about exploring communion with children, including discussing everyday and special family meals, explaining that at communion Christians share in a meal as a family of the church. It describes the origins and symbolism of bread and wine at communion, recounting Jesus' instructions at the Last Supper for Christians to remember him by eating bread and drinking wine.
Este documento presenta un curso básico de hebreo dividido en 20 lecciones. La primera lección introduce el alfabeto hebreo, mientras que las siguientes lecciones cubren temas como los signos vocálicos, la escritura del alfabeto, sustantivos, verbos y vocabulario básico. El curso parece estar dirigido a estudiantes principiantes para enseñarles los fundamentos de la lengua y escritura hebrea.
The document provides an introduction to the Shema, a central Jewish prayer recited twice daily. It describes the Shema as composed of three parts from the Torah that are recited together, with emphasis on the first six words declaring God is one. The letters Ayin and Dalet in the first sentence are enlarged to symbolize the Shema as a witness. The first two parts are also written on mezuzah scrolls affixed to doorposts.
El documento habla sobre Moriah, un lugar mencionado en la Biblia donde Abraham estuvo dispuesto a sacrificar a su hijo Isaac. Se describe a Moriah como un lugar de tristeza y alegría que tiene un significado especial para Abraham y donde Dios enseñó que el hombre puede encontrar salvación. Finalmente, el documento se refiere a Moriah como el lugar donde estas enseñanzas fueron reveladas.
Este documento discute que la Torah no está abolida. Argumenta que Yashuah y los apóstoles enseñaron y practicaron la Torah. Cita varios pasajes bíblicos para mostrar que Yashuah, sus padres, Juan el Bautista y los apóstoles observaron los mandamientos y festividades de la Torah. Concluye que creer en Yashuah hace a uno heredero de las promesas hechas a Abraham en la Torah.
Este documento compara pasajes del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento para argumentar que Yahshua es Elohim (Dios). Resume varios títulos y roles de Dios en el Antiguo Testamento como el Pastor, Juez, Salvador, y más, y muestra cómo Yahshua también cumple con esos mismos títulos y funciones en el Nuevo Testamento. Concluye que esto corrobora el mandamiento principal del judaísmo de que Dios es uno.
Este tutorial muestra cómo hacer sobres originales de papel para tarjetas cuadradas con tres pasos: recortar el papel en la forma de un sobre, doblar las solapas y pegar una solapa para cerrar el sobre.
The document discusses the traditional Hebrew blessing said over bread, called the HaMotzi. The blessing thanks God for bringing forth bread from the earth. When saying the blessing, the head of the household cuts a piece of challah bread for themselves and then distributes the rest, sprinkling salt over the slices to commemorate sacrifices in the Temple which were always offered with salt. The blessing and sharing of bread with salt is a symbol that those who observe the Sabbath will not lose out for their observance.
This blessing honors God for giving believers holidays, customs, and seasons to celebrate. It thanks God for being king of the universe and for giving these occasions to bring happiness and glory to Yeshua the Messiah, who is called the light of the world. The blessing is written in both Hebrew and English.
This document provides a Messianic blessing for wine that honors Yeshua the Messiah. The blessing is written first in Hebrew and then translated to English. It thanks God for creating the fruit of the vine and mentions Yeshua the Messiah. The document instructs believers to recite this blessing during their blessing over wine or grape juice.
This document provides information about the Hebrew alphabet including:
- A table listing each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, its name in English and Hebrew, its printed and cursive forms, its pronunciation, and its transliteration.
- It notes some letters have multiple pronunciations or transliterations depending on context.
- The table provides the phonetic sounds for each letter to explain its pronunciation in English for readers unfamiliar with Hebrew.
Este documento presenta las 42 letras del alfabeto hebreo, incluyendo las letras básicas, variantes y vocales. Fue preparado por Darling Paz y editado por la Academia Lingüística Bíblica y la Congregación Cántico Nuevo en Nicaragua en 2005 con el propósito de colorear cada letra del alfabeto hebreo.
Este documento presenta un curso introductorio de 68 lecciones sobre gramática bíblica hebrea para principiantes. Incluye lecciones sobre el alfabeto hebreo, las vocales, los acentos, las formas nominales, pronominales y verbales, y ejemplos del libro de Jonás. El objetivo es proporcionar los fundamentos necesarios para comprender y traducir textos bíblicos hebreos de manera básica.
Este documento presenta una traducción al español de la Torá llamada "Traducción Kadosh Israelita Mesiánica". Explica que la traducción rescata las raíces hebreas de las Escrituras y el nombre de Dios, YAHWEH. Advierte que los derechos de autor protegen la traducción y pide respetar las leyes al reproducirla o compartirla. Además, incluye oraciones y resúmenes de algunos capítulos iniciales del libro de Génesis.
Este documento contiene una lista de palabras en hebreo con sus traducciones al español. Incluye términos como nombres propios (Abraham, Abimelek), partes del cuerpo (abdomen, utero), objetos (abrelatas, abridor de botellas), verbos (abrir, abandonar), y más conceptos como días de la semana (abril), direcciones (abajo, arriba), y alimentos (aceite de oliva, aceitunas). La lista proporciona las traducciones de más de 50 palabras del hebreo al español
The document provides an introduction to the Shema, a central Jewish prayer recited twice daily. It describes the Shema as composed of three parts from the Torah that are recited together, with emphasis on the first six words declaring God is one. The letters Ayin and Dalet in the first sentence are enlarged to symbolize the Shema as a witness. The first two parts are also written on mezuzah scrolls affixed to doorposts.
Este documento es una oración en hebreo que pide misericordia de Dios para su pueblo Israel, la ciudad de Jerusalén, Sión y el Templo, y para el reino de la casa de David. La oración se repite varias veces pidiendo "misericordia, misericordia, misericordia".
El documento describe las múltiples referencias a Shabat en las Escrituras, incluyendo que Dios descansó y santificó el séptimo día, que era parte de la Ley antes de Sinaí, y que es el cuarto mandamiento. También señala que Shabat es una señal eterna entre Dios e Israel, que Yeshua guardó Shabat y no abolió la Ley, y que Shabat seguirá guardándose en el futuro reinado de Dios.
El documento describe el significado y uso del shofar, un cuerno de carnero o antílope que se toca en las fiestas judías. Explica que el shofar se usa para recordar la misericordia de Dios, el pecado que aún existe, y la destrucción final del pecado. También describe el proceso de preparación del shofar, comparándolo con cómo Dios trabaja en el interior de los creyentes para limpiarlos e prepararlos para servirle. Concluye que al igual que el shofar es limpiado y pulido para producir un son
El documento describe los beneficios de la pureza familiar en el matrimonio judío. Sostiene que la separación física temporal de los esposos y el periodo de purificación permiten expresar sentimientos de ternura y cariño renovados. Esto mantiene viva la "luna de miel" durante toda la vida de pareja y renueva la intimidad física y emocional. También enseña que la pureza familiar fortalece la dignidad y autonomía de la mujer al requerir autocontrol por parte del marido. Los resultados son una pareja vigor
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A Shabbat Seder
A Simplified Guide for Christians
by John Parsons, Hebrew for Christians
CONTENTS:
Introduction to Shabbat....................................................................................................... 3
Preparing for Shabbat ......................................................................................................... 5
Giving Tzedakah................................................................................................................. 6
Lighting the Sabbath Candles............................................................................................. 7
Blessing the Children.......................................................................................................... 8
Friday Night Kiddush ......................................................................................................... 9
Washing the Hands ........................................................................................................... 11
Blessing the Bread ............................................................................................................ 12
Eating the Shabbat Meal................................................................................................... 13
Grace after Meals.............................................................................................................. 14
Thanking God for Salvation.............................................................................................. 16
Sabbath Day Activities ..................................................................................................... 17
The Havdalah Ceremony .................................................................................................. 18
Afterword: Christians and Shabbat................................................................................... 21
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Introduction to Shabbat
Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday evening and ends Saturday night when three stars are
visible in the sky (25 hours). On Shabbat we remember that God created the world and
then rested from His labors (Genesis 2:2).
Shabbat is considered the most important of the Jewish holidays -- even more important
than Yom Kippur or the other High Holidays. This special day is to be marked by three
qualities: rest (menuchah), holiness (kedushah), and joy (oneg). During Shabbat we spend
time with family, friends, pray, read, and rejuvenate. We light candles to symbolically
drive away darkness and welcome the Light of the Mashiach Jesus into our hearts.
There are three main rituals regarding Shabbat observance:
1) Lighting the Sabbath candles
2) Saying Kiddush over wine
3) Reciting HaMotzi over challah
The Shabbat meal is a time when friends and families share highlights from the week and
sing table songs, called zemirot.
Remembering the Sabbath
In Genesis 2:3 we are told that God rested (shavat) from His creative activity and set
apart the seventh day as the memorial of the work of His hands. God called the seventh
day “holy” (kodesh), which means set apart as sacred, exalted, and honored.
The fourth of the ten mitzvot (commandments) is, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it
holy” (KJV):
`AvD>q;l. tB'V;h; ~Ay-ta, rAkz"
le·ka·de·sho ha·shab·bat et-yom za·khor
to keep it holy the Sabbath the day (of) Remember
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy (Exodus 20:8)
The word translated “remember” (zakhor) means to recall or recollect past events and
experiences and renew them in the present. In a sense, then, such remembering is a form
of re-creation, where we reinterpret our lives and our identities in new ways.
How do we so remember? By candle lighting, reciting Kiddush, dining festively, dressing
in special clothes, praying, listening to Torah reading in synagogue, and learning and
discussing portions of Torah.
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Guarding the Sabbath
Interestingly, the fourth commandment is repeated in Deuteronomy 5:12:
`AvD>q;l. tB'V;h; ~Ay-ta, rAmv'
le·ka·de·sho ha·shab·bat et-yom sha·mor
to keep it holy the Sabbath the day (of) Keep
Keep the Sabbath day to sanctify it... (Deuteronomy 5:12)
The word translated “keep” (shamor) means to guard something held in trust, to protect
and to watch closely. Not only are we to remember the Sabbath, but we are to guard and
protect its sanctity as something of great value.
How are we to guard it? By refraining from secular activities (usually thought of as one
of the forbidden 39 categories of work (melachah) which are not appropriate for this
special day (the Rabbinics defined 39 categories of activity that are forbidden on Shabbat
that derive from the assembling of the Mishkan (tabernacle). Traditionally all observant
Jews will refrain from these sorts of activities during the 25 hour period of Shabbat.)
Just as God set apart a time to focus on and honor the marvelous works of His hands, so
we are commanded to regularly set apart a time to focus and honor our own creative life
in God. Notice that both God and man set apart the Sabbath day and share in the glory of
creative life.
Some Jewish sages have said that the Sabbath is a picture of the Olam HaBah, or world
to come. In the rhythm of the Olam HaZeh, or present world, however, the Sabbath is a
sacred time to become spiritually reconnected with our true identities as God’s very
children. Are we regularly setting apart a time to remember the sacred work of God in
our lives? The Sabbath is our God-given opportunity and privilege.
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Preparing for Shabbat
In order to make Shabbat a time of rest (menuchah), holiness (kedushah), and joy (oneg),
certain preparations need to be in place.
Planning for Shabbat
First, you may want to invite friends over to join you for Shabbat. It is especially
worthwhile to invite over those who are needy or who would otherwise be alone during
this special time.
Next, plan your Shabbat meal. This often includes doing some shopping and getting the
items together before Thursday. Traditional Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) meals
include fish, chicken, and roast beef - or you can go vegetarian. And please do NOT
serve ham or other food that is considered unkosher for your shabbat meal!
Be sure to read the weekly Torah portion to be spiritually prepared for Shabbat. The
Jewish sages actually recommend reading the portion through twice before Shabbat
begins on Friday evening. Since this involves a bit of study on your part, be sure to make
allowances in your schedule to find the time for your reading.
Setting the Shabbat Table
The Sabbath Table normally will include the following items:
A Tzedakah Box
Candle Holders and Shabbat Candles (at least two of each)
A clean tablecloth
Fresh flowers or other decorations
Kiddush cup(s)
Wine or grape juice
Challot (two loaves) with challah plate and cover
A challah knife
Salt (to be sprinkled on the challah before eating)
A hand washing basin with decorative towel
A siddur or shabbat song book
A Havdalah Candle (blue and white braided)
Besamim box (spice box)
The Shabbat Table should be ready - and the meal prepared - no later than Friday
afternoon, well before sundown (in the Northern Hemisphere, this is normally no
problem during the spring and summer, though fall and winter days are short!)
A shabbat table
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Giving Tzedakah
Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh.
“All Israel is responsible for one another.”
(Talmud Shavuot 39a).
It is customary to give tzedakah (charity) by putting a few coins in a Tzedakah box before
lighting the Shabbat candles. This money is for the purpose of tikkun olam, or the “repair
of the world.” Many families place the Tzedakah box next to the Shabbat candle holders
to remind them to perform this mitzvah. Encourage even the youngest of your children to
contribute a coin or two for the betterment of the world!
When money is put into the Tzedekah box, recite the following blessing:
rv,a] Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyhel{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
a·sher ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
who King of the universe our God LORD You Blessed
Åhq'd"C.h; l[; Wnw"öciw> Ãwyt'wOc.miB. Wnv'öD>qi
ha·tse·da·kah al ve·tsi·va·nu be·mits·vo·tav kid·de·sha·nu
the tzedakah about and commanded
us
with his mitzvot sanctifies us
Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam,
asher kideshanu b’mitzvotav, v’tzivanu
al ha-tzedakah.
“Blessed art thou, Lord our God, Master of the universe, who hast sanctified us with thy
commandments, and commanded us about the Tzedakah.” [Amen.]
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Lighting the Sabbath Candles
Sabbath candles are lit by the (eldest) woman of the house no later than 18 minutes before
sundown on Friday evening (i.e., before Shabbat begins). After kindling the candles, she
waives her hands over the flames three times (as if welcoming in the Sabbath), and covering
her eyes with her hands (so as not to see the candles burning) says:
Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyh,l{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the universe king (of) our God Lord are you Blessed
rAa tAyhil. Wnw"öciw> Ãwyt'wOc.miB. Wnv'öD>qi rv,a]
or le-hiyot v'tsivanu be·mits·vo·tav kid·de·sha·nu a·sher
a light to be and
commanded us
with his
commandments
sanctified us who
Å~l'A[h' rAa Wnxeyvim. [;WvyE ta, Wnl'-!t;n"w> ~yyIAgl.
ha-olam or meshicheinu yeshua et v'natan-lanu le-goyim
the light of the world our Messiah Jesus ( ) and gave to us to the nations
Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam,
asher kideshanu bemitzvotav ve-tsivanu lehiyot or
le-goyim v’natan-lanu et Yeshua Meshicheinu or ha-olam.
Note: A Friday night service called Kabbalat Shabbat is
normally offered at the synagogue after the candle-lighting
time but before the Shabbat meal. From the time the candles
are lit until after kiddush is made, one should not eat or drink
anything.
“Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the universe,
Who sanctified us with his commandments, and commanded
us to be a light to the nations and Who gave to us Jesus our
Messiah the Light of the world.” [Amen.]
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Blessing the Children
It is customary to bless your children on Shabbat. The blessing prescribed by tradition
invokes the names of Joseph's sons and the names of the matriarchs, and includes the
“priestly blessing.” Parents may use this intimate moment as a chance to add their own
words of blessing and offer expressions of love and appreciation to their children. You
may wish to bless all your children together or bless each child individually or privately.
The Hebrew Blessing for Boys:
Åhv,n:m.kiw> ~yIr:öp.a,K. ~yhil{a/ ^m.fiy>
v’khi-me·na·sheh ke·’ef·rayim e·lo·him ye·sim·kha
and like Manasseh like Ephraim May God make you
Yesimkha Elohim ke’efrayim v’khimenasheh.
The Hebrew Blessing for Girls:
Åha'lew> lxer" hq'b.rI hr"f'K. ~yhil{a/ %mefiy>
v’le·’ah ra·chel riv·kah ke·sa·rah e·lo·him ye·si·mekh
and Leah Rachel Rebecca like Sarah May God make you
Yesimekh Elohim keSarah, Rivkeh, Rachel, v’leah.
The Hebrew Blessing for the Family:
Å^N<öxuywI ^yl,öae wyn"P' hw"hy> raey" Å^r<öm.v.yIw> hw"hy> ^k.rö<b'y>
vi·chun·ne·kha e·ley·kha pa·nav Adonai ya·’er ve·yish·me·re·kha Adonai ye·va·re·khe·kha
and be gracious
to you
to you his face May the Lord shine and protect you May the Lord bless you
Å~Alv' ^l. ~fey"w> Ã^yl,öae wyn"P' hw"hy> af'yI
sha·lom le·kha ve·ya·sem e·ley·kha pa·nav Adonai yi·sa
peace to you and give to you May the Lord turn his face
Yevarekhekha Adonai veyishmerekha. Ya’er Adonai panav eleykha vichuneka.
Yisa Adonai panav eleykha veyaseim lekha shalom.
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Friday Night Kiddush
Kiddush means “sanctification” and is the blessing said over wine or grape juice on
Shabbat or festivals. Normally Kiddush is recited while holding a cup of wine, usually by
the father of the household. The blessing begins with Genesis 1:31-2:3 and ends with
thanks to God for the gift of the holy Sabbath:
#r<a'öh'w> ~yIm;öV'h; WLkñuy>w:
`yViVih; ~Ay [rq,boö-yhiy>w:
br<[ö,-yhiy>w:
]
ve·ha·a·rets ha·sha·ma·yim vai·khu·lu ha·shi·shi yom vai·hi·vo·ker vai·hi·‘e·rev
and the earth the heavens were finished the sixth day. and there was evening and morning
hf'[' rv<a] ATk.al;m. y[iybiV.h; ~AYB; ~yhil{a/ lk;y>w: `~a'b'c. lk'w>
‘a·sah a·sher me·lakh·to hash·she·vi·‘i bai·yom e·lo·him vai·khal tse·va·’am vekhol
He did that His work on the seventh day and God finished their host and all
%r<b'öy>w: `hf'([' rv<a] ATk.al;m. lK'mi y[iybiV.h; ~AYB; tBov.YIw:
vai·va·rekh ‘a·sah a·sher me·lakh·to mik·kol hash·she·vi·‘i bai·yom vai·yish·bot
and He blessed He did which His works from all on the seventh day and He rested
lK'mi tb;v' Ab yKi Atao vDEq;y>w: y[iêybiV.h; ~Ay-ta, ~yhil{a/
mik·kol sha·vat vo ki o·to vai·ka·deish hash·she·vi·‘i et-yom e·lo·him
from all He rested on it for it and sanctified the seventh day God
`tAf[]l; ~yhil{a/ ar"B' rv<a] ATk.al;m.
la·‘a·sot e·lo·him ba·ra a·sher me·lakh·to
to make. God created which His works
“[And the evening and the morning were] the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth
were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work
which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had
made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested
from all his work which God created and made.”
`yt;ABr:w> !n"B'r:w> !n"r"m' yrIb.s;
v’rabo-tai v’raba-nan mara-nan savri
and teachers and masters distinguished
ones
by your
leave
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The Blessing over the Wine:
Å!p,Gö"h; yrIP. arEAB Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyhel{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
hag·ga·fen pe·ri bo·re ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the vine. fruit of Who creates the universe King of our God Lord are You Blessed
[Respond: Amen.]
Wnv'D>qi rv,a] Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyhel{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
kid·de·sha·nu a·sher ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
sanctified us Who the universe King of our God Lord are You Blessed
ÃWnl'öyxin>hi !Acr"b.W hb'h]a;B. Avd>q" tB;v;w> ÃWnb'ö ac'r"öw> wyt'wOc.miB.
hin·chi·la·nu uv·ra·tson be·a·ha·vah kod·sho ve·shab·bat va·nu ve·rah·tsa be·mits·vo·tav
He guided us and in favor in love and His holy Sabbath and was pleased with us with His mitsvot
ÃvdEqoö yaerö"q.mil. hL'xiT. ~Ay aWh yKi ÅtyviarEb. hfe[]m;l. !ArK'zI
ko·desh le·mik·ra·ei te·chil·lah yom hu ki ve·re·shit le·ma·‘a·sei zik·ka·ron
holy to convocations opening the day it is for // of creation. of the work a memorial
ÃT'v.D:öqi Wnt'öAaw> ÃT'r>x;öb' Wnb'ö yKi Å~yIrö:c.mi ta;yciyli rk,zEö
ki·dash·ta ve·’o·ta·nu va·char·ta va·nu ki mits·rai·yim liy·tsi·at ze·kher
did You sanctify and us did You choose us For from Egypt. of the Exodus a memorial
ÅWnt'l.x;n>hi !Acr"b.W hb'h]a;B. ^v.d>q' tB;v;w> Å~ymi[;h' lK'mi
hin·chal·ta·nu uv·ra·tson be·’a·ha·vah kod·she·kha ve·shab·bat ha·‘a·mim mik·kol
You guided us and favor with love and Your holy Sabbath the nations. from all
[Å!mea'] ÅtB'V;h; vDEq;m. hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
a·mein ha·shab·bat me·ka·desh Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
Amen. the Sabbath. Who sanctifies Lord are You Blessed
“Blessed art Thou, Adonai our God, King of the universe, Who has sanctified us with His
commandments and was pleased with us, and His holy Sabbath in love and in favor, He
gave us a heritage, a memorial of the work of creation. For it is the day beginning for
holy convocations, a memorial of the exodus from Egypt. For You chose us and
sanctified us from all the nations. And Your holy Sabbath with love and favor you gave
us a heritage. Blessed are You, Adonai, Who sanctifies the Sabbath.” [Respond: Amen.]
After this blessing is recited, it is customary to give each person present some wine from
the Kiddush cup.
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Washing the Hands
Directly after reciting the Kiddush, everyone washes their hands in the prescribed ritual
manner to prepare for the blessing over the bread (see note, below). Customarily, after
reciting this blessing you do not speak until you have eaten the challah:
Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyh,l{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the universe king (of) our God Lord are you Blessed
Å~yIdö"y" tl;yjin> l[; Wnw"öciw> Ãwyt'wOc.miB. Wnv'öD>qi rv,a]
ya·dai·yim ne·ti·lat ‘al ve·tsi·va·nu be·mits·vo·tav kid·de·sha·nu a·sher
hands washing and commanded us
about
with his
commandments
sanctified us who
Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam, asher
kideshanu b’mitzvotav, v’tzivanu al netilat yadayim.
“Blessed art thou, Lord our God, Master of the universe, who hast sanctified us with thy
commandments, and commanded us about washing the hands.” [Amen.]
How to Wash Your Hands
Note: The ritual of Netilat Yadayim is actually a “ceremonial” cleansing. In fact, before
engaging in this ritual, your hands should already be clean! The Lord Jesus our Mashiach
opposed this traditional ritual of cleansing as essentially being meaningless (Matthew
15:2-14; see also Mark 7:3-16). It is included here for educational purposes only.
Fill a large cup that holds at least four and a half ounces
with water and pour water on each hand front and back,
starting with the right hand. Many people use special
handwashing cups, which have two handles to them to make
the pouring of the water easier.
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Blessing the Bread
After hand-washing, the head of the household lifts the two challah loaves and says the
blessing over bread. Before reciting the blessing, however, the head of the household
lightly draws the knife across the challah making a slight indentation to indicate the place
for cutting, and then raises the loaves to recite the blessing:
Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyh,l{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the universe king (of) our God Lord are you Blessed
Å#r<a'öh' !mi ~x,l, ayciAMöh;'
ha·’a·rets min le·chem ham·mo·tsi
the earth from bread the Who brings
forth
[Respond: Amen.]
Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam,
hamotzi lechem min ha’aretz.
“Blessed art thou, Lord our God, Master of the universe, who brings forth bread from the
earth.” [Amen.]
The head of the household cuts a piece of challah for himself, and then either dips it in
salt or sprinkles salt over the slice. He or she then cuts and distributes the rest of the
challah to those around the table.
Note that salt is used to commemorate the sacrifices in the Temple, which were always
required to be offered with salt.
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Eating the Shabbat Meal
The Friday night meal is normally eaten after the Synagogue service (Kabbalat Shabbat).
The meal typically includes some kind of fish, soup and chicken or meat.
During the meal someone usually will offer a commentary on the weekly Torah portion
(i.e., the Torah portion that will be read in the Shabbat morning service). Such
discussions are called Divrei Torah.
Often Zemirot, or Shabbat table songs, are sung during the meal as well.
Some table songs (zemirot) include:
• Shalom Alechem
• L’cha Dodi
• Etz Chayim
• Kol HaOlam
• Lev Tahor
• Shabbat Shalom!
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Grace after Meals
Jews normally do not say “grace” before meals (as do many Christians), but rather after
they have eaten. They do not “bless” the food, either, but rather acknowledge that God is
the One who provides for their sustenance.
The full grace said after meals, called Birkat Hamazon, is a rather long prayer that
involves several blessings (see a good Siddur for the entire recitation). An alternative,
shorter version is provided here (it is actually the first part of the entire blessing):
Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyh,l{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the universe king (of) our God Lord are you Blessed
Å~ymix]r:b.W ds,x,öB. !xeB. ÃAbWjB. ALKu ~l'A[h' ta, !z"h;
uv-ra-cha-mim be-che-sed be-chen be-tu-vo kul-lo ha-olam et ha·zan
with grace, kindness, and compassion in goodness who nourishes the whole world
ÅADs.x; ~l'A[l. yKi Ãrf'B'-lk'l. ~x,lö, !teAn aWh
chas-do le-o-lam ki le-khol-ba-sar le-chem no-tein hu
His mercy endures forever for to all flesh bread gives He
Wnlö' rsex' al{ dymiT' lAdG"h; AbWjb.W
la-nu cha-seir lo ta-mid hag-ga-dol uv-tu-vo
we have never lacked And through His great goodness
Ãd[,w" ~l'A[l. !Azm' Wnlö' rs;x.y< la;w>
va-ed le-o-lam ma-zon la-nu yech-sar ve-al
forever and we will not lack food
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ÃlK{l; snEr>p;m.W !z" lae aWh yKi ÅlAdG"h; Amv. rWb[]B;
la-kol um-far-neis zan el hu ki hag-ga-dol she-mo ba-a-vur
who nourishes and sustains all God He is for His great Name for the sake
Åar"B' rv,a] Ãwyt'AYrIB.-lk'l. !Azm' !ykimeW ÃlK{l; byjimeW
ba-ra a-sher le-khol b'ri-yo-tav ma-zon u-mei-khin la-kol u-mei-tiv
He created which for all His creatures and prepares food and does good to all
Å!mea' ÅlK{h; ta, !z"h; hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
a-mein hak-kol et ha-zan Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
Amen who nourishes all LORD are you Blessed
Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha'olam
hazan et ha'olam kullo betuvo, bechen bechesed uvrachamim.
Hu notein lechem lekholbasar ki le'olam chasdo.
Uvtuvo haggadol tamid lo chaseir lanu
ve'al yechsar lanu mazon le'olam va'ed,
ba'avur shemo haggadol. Ki hu El zan umfarneis lakhol,
umeitiv lakol umeikhin mazon lekhol b'riyotav, asher bara.
Barukh attah hazan et hakkol. Amein.
“Blessed are you, LORD our God, master of the universe, Who nourishes the whole
world in goodness, with grace, kindness, and compassion. He gives bread to all flesh, for
His mercy endures forever. And through His great goodness we have never lacked, nor
will we lack food forever, for the sake of His great Name. For He is God, who nourishes
and sustains all, and does good to all, and prepares food for all His creatures which He
created. Blessed are You, LORD, who nourishes all. Amen.” [Amen.]
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Thanking God for Salvation
Of all the various berachot, this is one of the most important of all, since we come to be
in a right relationship with YHVH - the Father of Glory - by means of salvation through
Yeshua the Mashiach. It is fitting, then, to offer up thanks to the LORD for the way of
salvation given though Yeshua the Messiah:
Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyh,l{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the universe king (of) our God Lord are you Blessed
h[;Wvy>h; %r<D<ö ta, Wnlö" !t;n" rv,a]
ha·ye·shu·ah de·rekh et la·nu na·tan a·sher
the way of salvation ( ) to us gave Who
Å!mea' ÅaWh %WrB' [;WövyE x;yviöm'B;
a·mein hu ba·rukh ye·shu·a‘ ba·ma·shi·ach
Amen He blessed be in the Messiah Yeshua
Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam,
asher natan lanu et derekh ha-yeshuah
bamashiach Yeshua, barukh hu. Amein.
“Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the universe, Who gave to us the way of
salvation though the Messiah Yeshua, blessed be He. Amen.” [Amen.]
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Sabbath Day Activities
Shabbat day is marked by a special shacharit (morning) service that includes Keriat
HaTorah (the reading of the Torah portion of the week), the reading from the Haftarah
(prophets), and a Musaf (additional) portion read in commemoration of the Musaf
sacrifices made in the Bet HaMikdash (Temple).
After services, another (noon day) meal is served at home with friends and family. The
Shabbat noon day meal begins with Kiddush (called Kiddush Rabbah). The daytime
Kiddush is of later origin, established by the Sages, and is of less prominence than the
Kiddush of Friday night. It is also shorter with just one blessing recited.
The rest of the day is spent with family and friends, or perhaps by taking a nap and
relaxing. Some families take walks on Shabbat day and visit other friends. Torah study is
encouraged on Shabbat, especially for children.
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The Havdalah Ceremony
The Havdalah (literally, “separation”) ceremony is recited at the end of the Sabbath (on
Saturday night when three stars are visible in the sky) to mark the distinction between the
departing sacred day and the ordinary weekday (yom khol) that is beginning. One way to
begin your Havdalah ceremony is to go outside and look at the stars to behold the wonder
of God’s creation.
The ceremony is usually celebrated at home with family or friends and includes three
blessings—over wine, spices, and light—as well as the hamavdil, a blessing thanking
God for separating the days and making the Shabbat sacred. Three components are
required for the home ceremony: a tall, braided candle with several wicks, a Kiddush cup
of wine, and a box filled with fragrant spices (besamim).
Opening Scriptures
The Havdalah ceremony usually begins with the recitation of a number of biblical verses
commemorating God’s salvation. For example, Isaiah 12:2-3 is often recited:
hw"hy> Hy" tr"m.zIw> yZI['-yKi dx'p.a, al{w> xj;Þb.a, yti['Wvy> lae hNEhi
Adonai yah ve·zim·rat ki·‘o·zi ef·chad ve·lo ev·tach ye·shu·‘a·ti el hin·neh
is Lord God and my song for my strength be afraid and not I will trust my salvation God is behold
`h['(Wvy>h; ynEy>[;M;mi !Aff'B. ~yImö;-~T,b.a;v.W `h['(Wvyli yli-yhiy>w:
hai·shu·‘ah mim·ma·‘ai·nei be·sa·son ush·’av·tem·mayim liy·shu·‘ah vai·hi·li
salvation from the wellsof with joy you will draw water my salvation and He is to me
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD Adonai is my
strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw
water out of the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12:2-3)
And Psalm 116:13 is also often recited:
`ar"q.a, hw"hy> ~veb.W aF'a, tA[Wvy> sAK
ek·ra Adonai u·ve·shem es·sa ye·shu·‘ot kos
I call Lord on the name I lift of salvation Cup
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD
(Psalm 116:13)
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Blessing over the wine
Just as Sabbath is welcomed with wine, so it is concluded with wine as well. We lift the
Kiddush cup of wine and say the blessing, but do not drink from the cup at this time:
Å!p,gö"h; yrIP. arEAB Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyhel{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
hag·ga·fen pe·ri bo·rei ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the vine. fruit of Who creates the universe King of our God Lord are You Blessed
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe,
Who creates the fruit of the vine.
Blessing over the Spices
A special spice box filled with fragrant herbs (besamim) is used to
represent the redolence of Shabbat (the spices commonly used are
cloves, cinnamon, or bay leaves). Since smelling spices helps
distinguish special fragrance from the more ordinary, part of the
reason for the besamim box is to illustrate another separation of
the sacred from the profane. The following blessing is said upon
smelling the spice box:
Å~ymif'b. ynEymi arEAB Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyhel{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ve·sa·mim mi·nei bo·rei ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
spices. of all Creator the universe King of our God Lord are You Blessed
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Creator of all spices.
Blessing over the Fire
The Havdalah candle represents light, the first element created by God at the beginning
of the first week. Lighting this candle is the first act of work permitted on the yom khol.
After lighting, hold your hands close to the flame in order to see the reflection of the
flame on our fingernails or the shadow on your palm. This light represents the light by
which we can now work with our hands in the world around us. The following blessing is
said upon considering the light:
Åvaeh' yrEAam.i arEAB Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyhel{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ha·’esh me·’o·rei bo·rei ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
of the fire. of the light Creator the universe King of our God Lord are You Blessed
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe,
Creator of the light of fire.
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The Havdalah Blessing
The last blessing of the ceremony is the hamavdil, the blessing over the separation of
different things. This blessing is recited over the Kiddush cup of wine using only the light
of the Havdalah Candle:
vdEqöo !yBe lydIb.M;h; Ã~l'A[h' %l,mö, Wnyhel{a/ hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB'
ko·desh bein ham·mav·dil ha·‘o·lam me·lekh e·lo·hei·nu Adonai at·tah ba·rukh
the holy between Who separates the universe King of our God Lord are You Blessed
!yBe Ã~yMi[;l' laer"f.yI !yBe Ã%v,xöol. rAa !yBe ÃlAxl.
bein la·‘am·mim yis·ra·’el bein le·cho·shekh or bein le·chol
between and the nations Israel between and darkness light between the profane
lydIb.M;h; hw"hy> hT'a; %WrB' Åhf,[]M;h; ymey> tv,vö,l. y[iybiv.h; ~Ay
ham·mav·dil Adonai at·tah ba·rukh ham·ma·‘a·seh ye·mei le·she·shet ha·shev·i·‘i yom
Who separates Lord are You Blessed and the six days of work the seventh day
[Å!mea'] ÅlAxl. vdEqöo !yBe
a·mein le·chol ko·desh bein
Amen. the profane the holy between
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe,
Who separates the holy from the profane, light from darkness, Israel from the nations,
the seventh day from the six days of labor. Blessed are You, Lord our God,
Who separates between the holy from the profane. [Amen.]
After the blessing is complete, we spill a small amount of the wine from the Kiddush cup
onto a plate (to symbolize the loss of Shabbat) and then drink from our cups. Finally, we
extinguish the flame from the Havdallah candle by dipping it into the wine cup and
listening to it sizzle. The room is now entirely dark. We turn on the lights and the sing the
song Eliyahu Hanavi (“The Prophet Elijah”) and wish everyone present “Shavu‘a Tov” –
a good week ahead!
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Afterword: Christians and Shabbat
tB'V;h; rWb[]B; ~d"a'h' al{w> ~d"a'h' rWb[]B; !k;Wh tB'V;h;
Shabbat was made for man, and not man for Shabbat. Mark 2:27
Since Sabbath observance (i.e., refraining from melakhah, or “work”) was given as part
of the terms of the covenant given to Israel on Mount Sinai (i.e., it was part of the Sefer
Habrit given to Moses, and ratified by the 70 elders of Israel through the shedding of the
sacrificial blood of animals), Christians are not ‘legally’ required to observe its sanctity -
at least not as defined by Jewish religious authorities. In fact, we cannot attempt to merit
righteousness through rule-following behaviors, no matter how noble or beautiful, since
we trust that the finished work of Yeshua exclusively makes us right before God (Titus
3:5; Eph 2:8-9). After all, it is the righteousness of God saves us…
Indeed - from the perspective of attempting to attain merit through the performance of
mitzvot - it is clear that Yeshua is the Substance of all the shadows and patterns we find in
the Torah of Moses (Col. 2:16-17). Yeshua’s ministry is that of mediation of a better
covenant, based upon better promises (Heb. 8:6-7). He is the Kohen Gadol (High Priest)
of the true Mishkan (tabernacle) not made by human hands, who, through His sacrificial
death, has forever obtained an eternal redemption for those who trust in Him (Heb. 9:11-
12). It is finished! Yeshua is the way and the truth and the life. He came to give us life
in abundance! He came to set us free from the demands of the Torah and its righteous
judgment upon us. Those who attempt to ‘serve’ in the Tabernacle of Levi (i.e., under the
ritual expression of the covenant given to Moses), have no right to the altar of God’s
grace (Heb. 13:10).
The Lord Yeshua is our Sabbath rest (Heb. 4:9), the Giver of peace (John 14:27). He is
the One who heals us and delivers us from the shame of our sinful condition. In short,
Yeshua is the fulfillment, goal, and answer of all that the Torah of Moses requires of
mankind, and we are made right with God by means of His love for us.
‘Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this Man
forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by Him everyone who believes
is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the Torah of
Moses.’ (Acts 13:39)
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So why should we observe Shabbat?
Now while it is true that we do not obtain merit before God for following the laws of the
Sabbath, it is nonetheless important to remember that the Sabbath is part of the Torah of
the LORD and therefore has eternal worth and significance (Matt. 5:17-19). Followers of
Yeshua the Messiah, then, will want to honor the Torah in their hearts by abiding by its
true and inner meaning....
Here are some reasons why we should observe the seventh day that the LORD appointed
for His people to be a set apart time of rest:
1. The Sabbath remembers God as our Creator (Gen 2:2; Exod. 31:12-17).
2. The Sabbath is one of the first things God blessed (Gen 2:3).
3. The Sabbath remembers Yetziat Mitzraim - the Exodus from Egypt (i.e., God’s
salvation) (Deut. 5:15).
4. The Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments (Exod. 20:8-11; Deut. 5:12).
5. Yeshua and His disciples observed the Sabbath day and its customs
(Mark 1:21, 6:2; Luke 4:16).
6. The Apostle Paul observed the Sabbath (Acts 13:13-42; Acts 18:4).
7. The Sabbath provides a means of identifying with the Jewish people. Learning
about the Sabbath improves your Jewish literacy to make you a more effective
witness to the ‘lost sheep of the house of Israel’ (Matt. 10:19).
8. The Sabbath is a delight – not a burden; a time for celebrating your personal rest
in our Messiah Yeshua (Isa. 58:13; Heb. 4:9). Indeed, all those who honor the
Sabbath - including the ‘foreigners’ of Israel - will be given a name that is ‘better
than sons and daughters’ that will never be cut off (Isa. 56:3-8).
9. The Sabbath will be honored in the Millennial Kingdom to come: ‘From new
moon to new moon, and from Sabbath to Sabbath, all flesh shall come to worship
before me, declares the LORD’ (Isa. 66:23).
10. The Sabbath will be honored in the heavenly Jerusalem. The Tree of Life is said
to yield ‘twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month’ (Rev. 22:2). Notice
that the ‘twelve fruits’ from the Tree of Life are directly linked to the ‘twelve
months’ of the Jewish year: ‘each month rendering its fruit’). In other words, the
sequence of the holidays (moedim) – including Shabbat - were always intended to
teach us great revelation about God. That is why God created the Sun and the
Moon for signs and for ‘appointed times’ (Gen. 1:14; Psalm 104:19).
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Making Sabbath your “Delight”
Of course the Sabbath is a means to an end, not an end in itself. As the Lord Yeshua
taught us, ‘Shabbat was made for man, and not man for Shabbat’ (Mark 2:27). In other
words, Shabbat is a gift of God to us, a time of rest and reflection, a joyful time set apart
from the busy week when we can focus on what is really important in our lives.
Christians are not obligated to observe Shabbat on Saturday; nonetheless we are invited
to celebrate a holy day of separation each week. ‘One person esteems one day as better
than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in
his own mind.’ (Rom 14:5-6). This is a ‘weaker brother’ issue. We are free to worship
the LORD on any day of the week, but note well that we are to worship and to enjoy the
principles of shevat, or rest in the LORD.
If you perform a Shabbat home ceremony (i.e., Shabbat Seder), please keep these matters
firmly in mind. You are not effecting any sort of spiritual merit by performing rituals or
acts of tradition, since the Lord Yeshua is our Torah righteousness before the Father. We
are not made right with God through anything other than the shed blood of Yeshua on the
cross for our sins!
Let me also add that we should not observe a Shabbat Seder in the presence of brothers or
sisters who may feel that it is ‘legalistic’ or an attempt at ‘self-righteousness.’ Whenever
possible we should follow the principle of charity in these matters and yield ourselves to the
needs of others. We understand that we are free to enjoy this tradition and to learn from it,
but we should not do so if it injures the faith of one our brothers or sisters in the LORD.
“Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the universe,
Who has given to us holidays, customs, and seasons of happiness,
for the glory of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, the Light of the world.”