Welcoming Sabbath Shabbat
reciting blessing on shabbat candles
honoring shabbat (kavod shabbat) on preparation day (friday) includes bathing, having haircut , cleaning , beautifying home (with flowers, example).
according jewish law, shabbat starts few minutes before sunset. candles lit @ time. customary in many communities light candles 18 minutes before sundown (tosefet shabbat, though 36 minutes), , printed jewish calendars adhere custom. kabbalat shabbat service prayer service welcoming arrival of shabbat. before friday night dinner, customary sing 2 songs, 1 greeting 2 shabbat angels house , other praising woman of house work has done on past week. after blessings on wine , challah, festive meal served. singing traditional @ sabbath meals. in modern times, many composers have written sacred music use during kabbalat shabbat observance, including robert strassburg.
according rabbinic literature, god via torah commands jews observe (refrain forbidden activity) , remember (with words, thoughts, , actions) shabbat, , these 2 actions symbolized customary 2 shabbat candles. candles lit woman of house (or else man lives alone). families light more candles, in accordance number of children.
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