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      "deck": "Shabbat at home—candles, kiddush, challah, a meal—is the gateway to Jewish life. Start small.",
      "summary": "Summary. Shabbat begins eighteen minutes before sunset on Friday and ends when three stars are visible Saturday night. The home rituals—lighting candles, kiddush over wine, the blessing over challah, a long unhurried meal—are independently observable and require nothing more than candles, a kiddush cup, and a loaf of bread. Each is sourced in the Torah and the Talmud and was already standard practice in the Mishnaic period. The simplest first Shabbat is also a real Shabbat.",
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        "body": "Summary. [Shabbat](/glossary.json#letter-S) begins at sunset on Friday and ends when three stars are visible Saturday night. Candles are lit eighteen minutes earlier, a customary margin added before the sacred time begins. The home rituals (lighting candles, [kiddush](/glossary.json#letter-K) over wine, the blessing over [challah](/glossary.json#letter-C), a long unhurried meal) are independently observable, and need nothing more than candles, a kiddush cup, and a loaf of bread. Each is sourced in the [Torah](/glossary.json#letter-T) and the [Talmud](/glossary.json#letter-T), and each was already standard practice in the [Mishnaic](/glossary.json#letter-M) period. The simplest first Shabbat is also a real Shabbat.",
        "text": "Summary. Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday and ends when three stars are visible Saturday night. Candles are lit eighteen minutes earlier, a customary margin added before the sacred time begins. The home rituals (lighting candles, kiddush over wine, the blessing over challah, a long unhurried meal) are independently observable, and need nothing more than candles, a kiddush cup, and a loaf of bread. Each is sourced in the Torah and the Talmud, and each was already standard practice in the Mishnaic period. The simplest first Shabbat is also a real Shabbat."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Shabbat is the original Sabbath, and the most distinctive practice of Jewish life. The Torah commands it ([Shemot 20:8–11](https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.20.8-11), [Devarim 5:12–15](https://www.sefaria.org/Deuteronomy.5.12-15)). The Talmud develops the thirty-nine categories of [melacha](/glossary.json#letter-M) (creative work) that are prohibited ([Mishnah Shabbat 7:2](https://www.sefaria.org/Mishnah_Shabbat.7.2)). The [Halacha](/glossary.json#letter-H), codified in [Shulchan Aruch](/glossary.json#letter-S) [Orach Chaim 242–365](https://www.sefaria.org/Shulchan_Arukh,_Orach_Chayim.242-365), governs the details. But the home practices that frame Shabbat are simple, ancient, and within reach on the first try.",
        "text": "Shabbat is the original Sabbath, and the most distinctive practice of Jewish life. The Torah commands it (Shemot 20:8–11, Devarim 5:12–15). The Talmud develops the thirty-nine categories of melacha (creative work) that are prohibited (Mishnah Shabbat 7:2). The Halacha, codified in Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 242–365, governs the details. But the home practices that frame Shabbat are simple, ancient, and within reach on the first try."
      },
      {
        "type": "heading",
        "body": "The Candles",
        "text": "The Candles"
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      {
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        "body": "Eighteen minutes before sunset on Friday, light two candles (some traditions light one for each member of the family), cover the eyes, and recite: Baruch atah [Adonai](/glossary.json#letter-A), [Eloheinu](/glossary.json#letter-E) Melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat. (“Blessed are You, [Hashem](/glossary.json#letter-H) our God, Sovereign of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat lights.”) The blessing is traditionally said by women, but may be said by anyone. Light before sundown. Once Shabbat has begun, kindling fire is forbidden.",
        "text": "Eighteen minutes before sunset on Friday, light two candles (some traditions light one for each member of the family), cover the eyes, and recite: Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat. (“Blessed are You, Hashem our God, Sovereign of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat lights.”) The blessing is traditionally said by women, but may be said by anyone. Light before sundown. Once Shabbat has begun, kindling fire is forbidden."
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        "type": "heading",
        "body": "Kiddush",
        "text": "Kiddush"
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        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Kiddush is the sanctification over a cup of wine that opens the Friday-night meal. The text is in every [siddur](/glossary.json#letter-S). Use a full cup (at least a [revi’it](/glossary.json#letter-R), roughly 3.3 fluid ounces) of [kosher](/glossary.json#letter-K) wine or grape juice. The Talmud ([Pesachim 106a](https://www.sefaria.org/Pesachim.106a)) derives kiddush from the Torah’s injunction to “remember the day of Shabbat to sanctify it” [(Shemot 20:8)](https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.20.8).",
        "text": "Kiddush is the sanctification over a cup of wine that opens the Friday-night meal. The text is in every siddur. Use a full cup (at least a revi’it, roughly 3.3 fluid ounces) of kosher wine or grape juice. The Talmud (Pesachim 106a) derives kiddush from the Torah’s injunction to “remember the day of Shabbat to sanctify it” (Shemot 20:8)."
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        "body": "Challah",
        "text": "Challah"
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        "body": "Two loaves of challah on the table commemorate the double portion of manna in the wilderness ([Shemot 16:22–26](https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.16.22-26)). Cover them with a cloth, recite the standard blessing over bread ([hamotzi](/glossary.json#letter-H) lechem min haaretz), and break them. Salt the bread before eating, in remembrance of the salt covenant of the altar ([Vayikra 2:13](https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.2.13)).",
        "text": "Two loaves of challah on the table commemorate the double portion of manna in the wilderness (Shemot 16:22–26). Cover them with a cloth, recite the standard blessing over bread (hamotzi lechem min haaretz), and break them. Salt the bread before eating, in remembrance of the salt covenant of the altar (Vayikra 2:13)."
      },
      {
        "type": "heading",
        "body": "The Meal",
        "text": "The Meal"
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Eat slowly. Sing. The traditional Shabbat [zemirot](/glossary.json#letter-Z) (table songs) are in the back of most siddurim, but conversation, laughter, and presence are themselves the [mitzvah](/glossary.json#letter-M). Conclude with [Birkat Hamazon](/glossary.json#letter-B), the grace after meals. (The Koren Shalem [Birkon](/glossary.json#letter-B) is a beautiful pocket edition.)",
        "text": "Eat slowly. Sing. The traditional Shabbat zemirot (table songs) are in the back of most siddurim, but conversation, laughter, and presence are themselves the mitzvah. Conclude with Birkat Hamazon, the grace after meals. (The Koren Shalem Birkon is a beautiful pocket edition.)"
      },
      {
        "type": "heading",
        "body": "Where Denominations Diverge",
        "text": "Where Denominations Diverge"
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "[Orthodox](/glossary.json#letter-O) Halacha forbids all 39 categories of melacha, including electricity, driving, writing, and carrying outside an [eruv](/glossary.json#letter-E). [Conservative Judaism](/glossary.json#letter-C) formally affirms the prohibitions, though a 1950 responsum permits driving to synagogue. [Reform Judaism](/glossary.json#letter-R) treats Shabbat observance as a matter of meaning and choice rather than legal obligation. The home rituals (candles, kiddush, challah, meal) are universal across all denominations.",
        "text": "Orthodox Halacha forbids all 39 categories of melacha, including electricity, driving, writing, and carrying outside an eruv. Conservative Judaism formally affirms the prohibitions, though a 1950 responsum permits driving to synagogue. Reform Judaism treats Shabbat observance as a matter of meaning and choice rather than legal obligation. The home rituals (candles, kiddush, challah, meal) are universal across all denominations."
      },
      {
        "type": "heading",
        "body": "Sources",
        "text": "Sources"
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Torah: [Shemot](/glossary.json#letter-S) 20:8–11; [Devarim](/glossary.json#letter-D) 5:12–15; Shemot 16:22–26; [Vayikra](/glossary.json#letter-V) 2:13.",
        "text": "Torah: Shemot 20:8–11; Devarim 5:12–15; Shemot 16:22–26; Vayikra 2:13."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Mishnah Shabbat 7:2—the 39 melachot.",
        "text": "Mishnah Shabbat 7:2—the 39 melachot."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "[Talmud Bavli](/glossary.json#letter-T), Pesachim 106a—kiddush.",
        "text": "Talmud Bavli, Pesachim 106a—kiddush."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 242–365.",
        "text": "Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 242–365."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "[Shabbat Starting and Ending Times](https://yahadut.org/en/shabbat-and-festivals/shabbat/shabbat-starting-and-ending-times/) — Peninei Halakha.",
        "text": "Shabbat Starting and Ending Times — Peninei Halakha."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "[Why Are Shabbat Candles Lit 18 Minutes Before Sunset?](https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3240769/jewish/Why-Are-Shabbat-Candles-Lit-18-Minutes-Before-Sunset.htm) — Chabad.org.",
        "text": "Why Are Shabbat Candles Lit 18 Minutes Before Sunset? — Chabad.org."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "[Kiddush and the Friday Night Meal](https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/95896/jewish/Kiddush-Friday-Night-Meal.htm) — Chabad.org.",
        "text": "Kiddush and the Friday Night Meal — Chabad.org."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "[Shabbat Home Ritual](https://reformjudaism.org/shabbat-home-ritual) — ReformJudaism.org.",
        "text": "Shabbat Home Ritual — ReformJudaism.org."
      },
      {
        "type": "heading",
        "body": "Further Reading",
        "text": "Further Reading"
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "[Abraham Joshua Heschel](/glossary.json#letter-A), [The Sabbath](/glossary.json#letter-T)—the indispensable meditation.",
        "text": "Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath—the indispensable meditation."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Hayim Halevy Donin, Shabbat: A Guide to Its Understanding and Observance.",
        "text": "Hayim Halevy Donin, Shabbat: A Guide to Its Understanding and Observance."
      },
      {
        "type": "paragraph",
        "body": "Blu [Greenberg](/glossary.json#letter-R), How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household.",
        "text": "Blu Greenberg, How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household."
      }
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        "term": "Birkat Hamazon",
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        "definition": "The grace after meals — the series of blessings recited after eating bread, fulfilling the Torah's command 'you shall eat, be satisfied, and bless' (Devarim 8:10).",
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        "definition": "Conservative Judaism holds Halacha as binding while empowering its Committee on Jewish Law and Standards to adapt Jewish law to modern circumstances through rabbinic enactments (takkanot) — a deliberate middle path between Orthodox and Reform approaches to Jewish law.",
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        "definition": "'Our God' — the possessive form of Elohim, familiar from the Shema and from the opening of nearly every blessing: 'Adonai Eloheinu, King of the universe.'",
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        "term": "Halacha",
        "hebrew": "הֲלָכָה",
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        "definition": "Jewish law — literally \"the way one walks\" — the legal system that develops from the Torah's mitzvot through the Mishnah, Talmud, and the great codes; the movements differ on how binding it is, not on its centrality to the tradition.",
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        "hebrew": "הַשֵּׁם",
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        "definition": "Orthodox Judaism holds Halacha as fully binding and the Shulchan Aruch as its canonical code; it spans Haredi and Hasidic communities as well as Modern Orthodoxy, and is the starting point from which this Field Guide is written, even as it engages seriously with other denominations.",
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        "definition": "Rabbi Irving 'Yitz' Greenberg (b. 1933), a Modern Orthodox rabbi and Holocaust theologian known for the principle that no Jewish theological statement should be made that would not be credible in the presence of burning children; author of The Jewish Way.",
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        "definition": "A small booklet containing Birkat Hamazon and the Shabbat table songs — often called by its Yiddish name, bentcher — kept near the table in many homes.",
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        "definition": "The bread — customarily a braided loaf — over which the blessing is said at Shabbat and festival meals; two loaves recall the double portion of manna. The word originally names the portion of dough set aside as an offering.",
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        "definition": "A halachic boundary — most commonly a wire perimeter around a neighborhood — that joins an area into one shared 'domain,' permitting carrying outdoors on Shabbat within it.",
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        "hebrew": "הַמּוֹצִיא",
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        "definition": "The blessing over bread — \"who brings forth bread from the earth\" — which opens a meal and covers the foods eaten in it.",
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        "hebrew": "קִדּוּשׁ",
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        "definition": "The blessing over wine that sanctifies Shabbat or a festival — and, by warm extension, the refreshments and socializing after services where community actually happens.",
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        "term": "kosher",
        "hebrew": "כָּשֵׁר",
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        "definition": "Fit or proper according to Jewish law — said mostly of food, but equally of a Torah scroll, a sukkah, or anything else that meets halachic requirements.",
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        "definition": "The category of creative work forbidden on Shabbat — 39 classes of labor derived from the building of the Tabernacle, from kindling fire to writing.",
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        "definition": "A commandment — one of the Torah's 613 divine instructions, and by extension any religious duty or good deed. The plural is mitzvot.",
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        "term": "revi'it",
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        "definition": "A halachic liquid measure — roughly 3 to 4 fluid ounces — the minimum a kiddush cup must hold.",
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        "hebrew": "סידור",
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        "definition": "The Jewish prayer book (plural siddurim), from a root meaning 'order' — it arranges the daily, Shabbat, and festival prayers in their fixed sequence.",
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      },
      "zemirot": {
        "term": "zemirot",
        "hebrew": "זמירות",
        "translit": null,
        "definition": "The songs sung around the Shabbat table between courses — a repertoire of table hymns, some centuries old, that give the meal its unhurried music.",
        "moreSlug": null
      }
    }
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      "title": "Jewish Living",
      "href": "/sections/jewish-living.json"
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      "href": "/articles/essentials-essential-facts-kashrut-the-basics.json"
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      "title": "Kippah",
      "href": "/articles/essentials-essential-judaica-kippah.json"
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