The sun has set, we have said the blessing for wine and grape juice, now it's time to eat! But before we can dig in, we must sanctify ourselves by washing our hands. Learn how to perform this ancient ritual with Rabbi Solmsen.
How can such a mundane activity be elevated to a divine level? There's a deeper history of hand-washing in Judaism than you may expect! Learn the holy origins of Shabbat hand-washing from Rabbi Solmsen.
Reciting Kiddush over wine or grape juice is an opportunity to express gratitude, and a reminder of the holiness that surrounds us. Say Kiddush with Cantor Schwartz this week and follow along with this how-to video!
The blessing over wine, or grape juice, is so much more than showing gratitude for a drink. So why do we thank God for Shabbat using wine? Watch as Rabbi Koffman simplifies this otherworldly concept.
