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Shabbat

Shabbat

Discover More Primary Sources about Shabbat

Look through our extensive catalog of primary sources about Shabbat, where you will find background information and teaching suggestions curated specially for educators.

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My Shabbat

What is special about Shabbat and how do you celebrate it?

Game

A Taste of Community

Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities

Blog

The Cantor Who Lost His Voice

Years after chazan (cantor) Zalman Pollack was a star of the Jewish world, his life's work was rediscovered...

Lesson Plan

Oneg Shabbat - A Shabbat Celebration

The content varies depending on the group organizing the event and can include a lecture, singing, refreshments, or any other type of entertainment.

Lesson Plan

No Beeping - Shabbat Observance

The prohibition is for the benefit of residents who would like to rest during those times. The prohibition is in effect from 8:00 pm until 7:00 am on work days and all day on Shabbat and holidays.

Did you know?

When Shushan Purim (Adar 15) falls on Sabbat, the holiday is celebrated over a period of three days.

Lesson Plan

A Shabbat Moment - Celebrate Shabbat

Compare and contrast a wide variety of artistic depictions of Jews around the world observing Shabbat during the 1800s and early 1900s.

What is special about Shabbat and how do you celebrate it?

A Taste of Community

Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities

The Cantor Who Lost His Voice

Years after chazan (cantor) Zalman Pollack was a star of the Jewish world, his life's work was rediscovered...

https://blog.nli.org.il/en/lbh-the-cantor-who-lost-his-voice/

Oneg Shabbat - A Shabbat Celebration

The content varies depending on the group organizing the event and can include a lecture, singing, refreshments, or any other type of entertainment.

No Beeping - Shabbat Observance

The prohibition is for the benefit of residents who would like to rest during those times. The prohibition is in effect from 8:00 pm until 7:00 am on work days and all day on Shabbat and holidays.

A Shabbat Moment - Celebrate Shabbat

Compare and contrast a wide variety of artistic depictions of Jews around the world observing Shabbat during the 1800s and early 1900s.

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