Perhaps the most well-known Jewish prayer is the "Shema". This prayer is recited twice per day (morning and evening). The prayer is translated as "Hear Israel", and refers to the entire verse "Hear O Israel, the Lord Thy God, the Lord is One."
Jesus himself quotes this verse in the New Testamenet scriptures. He is asked, in the Gospel of Mark, what is the greatest commandment. He replies with the "Shema" - "Hear O Israel, the Lord Thy God, the Lord is One."
The Shabbat typically begins (on Friday evening) with candle-lighting and "Kiddush". The Sabbath table is set with two candles (or more), a special kiddush cup is filled to the rim with wine or grape juice, and two loaves of challah bread.
Officially, the candle-lighting blessing should occur 18 minutes before sunset on Friday. The Torah forbids "kindling a fire" on the Sabbath, so the day is marked by lighting a candle immediately before it begins, and ends with lighting a candle at the Havdalah service (see below).
The Sabbath is often greeted by the singing of an ancient prayer called "Lecha Dodi". The title of the song literally means "Come My Beloved". In this ancient Kabbalistic song, the sabbath is referred to as "a bride".
The Havdalah service marks the end of Shabbat. It should be performed no earlier than nightfall on Saturday night. Nightfall is the time when three stars can be seen in the sky. It is normally about 45 minutes to an hour after sundown, depending on your latitude.
The short Havdalah service includes three brachot (blessings). The first is over a cup overflowing with wine (or grape juice). The second is over spices, which remind us of the sweet smell of the Sabbath which is now departing till next week. The third is over the fire/light of a special multi-wicked candle-stick.
The brief Havdalah ceremony typically concludes with the song "Eliyahu HaNavi" (Elijah the Prophet). The song goes as follows: "Elijah the Prophet, Elijah the Tishbite, Elijah, Elijah, Elijah the Gileadite, Speedily and in our days, Come to us, With the messiah, son of David, With the messiah, son of David.
Jesus himself quotes this verse in the New Testamenet scriptures. He is asked, in the Gospel of Mark, what is the greatest commandment. He replies with the "Shema" - "Hear O Israel, the Lord Thy God, the Lord is One."
The Shabbat typically begins (on Friday evening) with candle-lighting and "Kiddush". The Sabbath table is set with two candles (or more), a special kiddush cup is filled to the rim with wine or grape juice, and two loaves of challah bread.
Officially, the candle-lighting blessing should occur 18 minutes before sunset on Friday. The Torah forbids "kindling a fire" on the Sabbath, so the day is marked by lighting a candle immediately before it begins, and ends with lighting a candle at the Havdalah service (see below).
The Sabbath is often greeted by the singing of an ancient prayer called "Lecha Dodi". The title of the song literally means "Come My Beloved". In this ancient Kabbalistic song, the sabbath is referred to as "a bride".
The Havdalah service marks the end of Shabbat. It should be performed no earlier than nightfall on Saturday night. Nightfall is the time when three stars can be seen in the sky. It is normally about 45 minutes to an hour after sundown, depending on your latitude.
The short Havdalah service includes three brachot (blessings). The first is over a cup overflowing with wine (or grape juice). The second is over spices, which remind us of the sweet smell of the Sabbath which is now departing till next week. The third is over the fire/light of a special multi-wicked candle-stick.
The brief Havdalah ceremony typically concludes with the song "Eliyahu HaNavi" (Elijah the Prophet). The song goes as follows: "Elijah the Prophet, Elijah the Tishbite, Elijah, Elijah, Elijah the Gileadite, Speedily and in our days, Come to us, With the messiah, son of David, With the messiah, son of David.
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