Shabbat / Crash Course in Basic Judaism

It is impossible to experience the joys of Shabbat and keep its rules without learning its holy laws. We are organizing home study classes in Shabbat and a crash course in all the basic laws which enable one to keep the basics of Judaism. For more info, please contact Rivky Muskat at (718) 850-8144.

The following is a brief checklist of the usual preparations done before Shabbat Kodesh is ushered in at candlelighting:

¨ clean the house in honor of Shabbat

¨ cook and prepare all of the food for the Shabbat meals

¨ prepare a hot water urn for hot drinks (& pre-made tea essence)

¨ open packages, cans and bottles

¨ prepare pre-cut tissues

¨ buy wine or grape juice for Kiddush / challa for Hamotzee

¨ shower, cut nails (and dispose of properly), etc.

¨ prepare clean and dignified clothing

¨ prepare Shabbat candles or oil lights

¨ tape over the switch to deactivate the refrigerator light

¨ leave appropriate lighting on

¨ set the table nicely in honor of Shabbat (white tablecloth, etc.)

For more info on Kiddush, Candle Lighting, and how to experience the joy of Shabbat – Please call R. Chaim Muskat at the STAR office at (718) 263 -STAR.