The Beginner's Guide: How to Properly Observe Shabbat

Preparing for Shabbat:

The importance of Shabbat is so great that even the technical preparations for it are considered a mitzvah in themselves.
Every effort to honor Shabbat is considered another merit point.

Observing Shabbat

Observing Shabbat involves refraining from 39 categories of work. It is recommended to purchase a book on the laws of Shabbat and study it sequentially.

For the laws of muktza, click here.

Shabbat Order:

To create a calm atmosphere on Shabbat and to add festivity, the Sages ordained that candles should be lit every Friday night.

The lighting of the candles can also be seen as a festive and respectful opening towards Shabbat. It enhances and contributes to the distinctive atmosphere of Shabbat.

Even today, when the house is lit with electricity, the candlelight symbolizes light and joy, love and peace.

The Kiddush on Shabbat night - A person who makes Kiddush on Friday night and recites "Vayechulu" earns atonement for all sins. Read about these wonderful insights in detail.

Three meals on Shabbat are a great mitzvah and even in this world, they cause the family to unite and bond. Click here for the laws of Shabbat meals.

Rabbi Pinkus tells a parable not to be missed about Shabbat meals and the virtues inherent in them.

If you want to advance in observing Shabbat, you are invited to continue learning the detailed laws of Shabbat in all its aspects. And remember - every step you take towards observing Shabbat, however small, is very important and credited to you.

On the Hidabroot website, there are hundreds of fascinating videos and lectures on the subject of Shabbat, the laws of Shabbat, the joy of Shabbat and everything you wanted to know about Shabbat. It is recommended to set a regular Torah study session and progress. To enter the "Shabbat" section, click here.

To purchase "Yalkut Yosef Shabbat" in pocket edition click here.

To purchase "Halichot Shabbat Set" by Rabbi Ofir Malka, click here.