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Shabbat and Other Holidays

Shabbat and some of the less well-known holidays — Sukkot, Shavuot, Tu Bishvat — can be great ways to introduce people to the beauty of Judaism. Learn how to make these other holidays part of your life as an intermarried couple or with your extended interfaith family in InterfaithFamily.com's archive of articles, resources and external links. Visit the Resource Page for Shabbat and Other Holidays, or chose a holiday below!

Shabbat and Havdalah

Did you know there is one Jewish holiday whose importance exceeds all the rest?

If you are thinking that it is Passover, Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, guess again.

Here's a hint... The most important Jewish holiday comes every week! Yep, it is Shabbat. One day a week, in imitation of God who rested on the seventh day of creation, we rest from our work from sunset on Friday night until we see three stars in the sky on Saturday night.

 Booklet

Shabbat Made Easy

A booklet explaining the customs and rituals of Friday night, Shabbat Made Easy is an introductory resource for families.
 
 BOOKLET

Shabbat: What To Expect At A Synagogue

Explaining Friday evening and Saturday morning services, the booklet Shabbat: What To Expect At A Synagogue is a helpful overview.
      
 BOOKLET

Havdalah Made Easy

An introduction to Havdalah, its rituals and blessings, Havdalah Made Easy is great for families.
   
     
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 GUIDE

Our Guide to Shabbat and Havdalah for Interfaith Families is a comprehensive introduction to the 25 hours. From background information to blessings to suggestions to help you prepare, this guide has it all.

   
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Ceremony marking the end of Shabbat. The Jewish Sabbath, from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday. A holiday commemorating the receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, it is also known as the Feast of Weeks, as it comes seven weeks after Passover begins. A fall harvest holiday where wooden booths are built to commemorate the Israelite wandering in the desert and to recall our fragility and dependence on God. A holiday celebrating nature that usually falls in January or February.