Shabbat Resources

18 Little Things You Can Do For Shabbat

Ideas for Celebrating!

  1. Invite friends.
  2. Ask guests to prepare a Shabbat blessing, song, or story.
  3. Set a special table for Shabbat dinner.
  4. Use a special tablecloth.
  5. Arrange fresh flowers in your home.
  6. Polish the silver.
  7. Pour a nice wine.
  8. Bake or buy a challah.
  9. Give thanks for the blessings of the week.
  10. Light special candles.
  11. Read a Shabbat prayer…then read it again.
  12. Say blessings over the wine and challah.
  13. Sing some nice songs.
  14. Listen to the quiet peace of a dinner at home…without phone, TV, or radio.
  15. Take a Shabbat walk.
  16. Be open to moments of wonder, of soulful encounter.
  17. Pause for a moment as Shabbat ends on Saturday night. Sing havdalah !
  18. Look forward to the next week’s Shabbat celebration.

Celebrate Shabbat at Home

Celebrating shabbat at home with family and friends creates a warm and wonderful end to your week. Saying or singing blessings over family, candles, wine and challah helps make it sacred. Enjoy this guide from Larchmont Temple, NY. Shabbat Shalom!