Blessings
How does the bracha of netilat yadiyim go?
Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha'olam asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav vitzivanu al netilat yadayim.
What are the three main things we do on Shabbat?
Light candles, Kiddush and Motzi
What is a common tradition done on Shabbat?
Lighting candles and reciting blessings over wine and bread
Why do we light candles on Shabbat?
So the meal we have later is important and to have peace in the house
How does the bracha of the Motzi go?
Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz
What does the word shamor mean?
Keep
What is a way we can prepare for Shabbat?
Buy something for the table, setting the table, wearing clean clothes that are different from the week...
When do we light the Shabbat candles?
Before sun down
How does the bracha of Kiddush go?
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, .... borei p'ri hagafen
Why should we not eat a full meal before Shabbat?
Because we should enter the Shabbat when we are not full
What is usually ate at the Shabbat table?
Meat
Why do certain people light 10 candles on Shabbat?
To symbolize the ten commandments
What is Shalom Aleichem?
A song welcoming the Shabbat angels
What is a mitzvah we do to respect Shabbat?
To shower with warm water, cover with a Tallit and await for the Shabbat
What is a tradition some families do when lighting candles?
Light a candle for each family member in their family
How do Ashkenazim light the candles and how do Sefarads light candles?
Ashkenazim first light the candles then recite the beracha and for the Safards its the the opposite
What is a blessing specifically for children?
Shalom Aleichem
Who made the rule that people should do their laundry no later than Thursday because of Kavod Shabbat?
Rabbi Ezra
Usually when were at the Shabbat table, we eat soemthing befroe the main course, what is it?
Lots of sides and salads
Even if someone does not have the means why is it so important for them to get candles for Shabbat?
He should try to get one since it is the Joy of Shabbat