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The Shabbat Project: Keeping It Together for Israel

November 3, 2023 - November 4, 2023    
All Day

The Shabbat Project is an opportunity for us to proclaim to the world “Am Yisrael Chai” – by joining Jews in every corner of the globe to keep Shabbat from sunset on Friday, November 3, until stars out on Saturday, November 4. A sublime moment of global Jewish unity. One people. One heart. One Shabbat. Keeping it together for Israel.

Guide to Keeping Shabbat 

Practical, user-friendly DIY guide empowering you with the knowledge to keep Shabbat

– Shabbat Toolkit 
Series of cards providing the text, instructions and meaning of the Shabbat blessings, prayers and practices

– The Gift of Shabbat

Inspiring essay exploring the “why” of Shabbat 

– Candle Lighting Prayers 

Traditional blessing + special prayer for Israel by Chief Rabbi Goldstein

– The Mitzvah of Shabbat Candles

Learning module exploring inspiring ideas and the deeper meaning of Shabbat candles