Book Description

A comprehensive guide to the Shabbos table, from Erev Shabbos to Havdalah. Complete with English translations and transliterations, clear instructions, illuminating and inspiring Divrei Torah, and background information. Prepared by the students and faculty of TanenbaumCHAT Wallenberg Campus.Back Cover:Shabbos Kodesh. The Holy Sabbath. An eternal testimony to the loving relationship between the Jewish people and Hashem Above. For thousands of years, the radiance of Shabbos has continued to illuminate the world and constantly fills it with a multitude of blessings. The apex of the day occurs at the glorious Shabbos table, prepared to its finest on Friday afternoon in anticipation of the Shabbos Bride. This book is a comprehensive companion to that holy setting, where families and friends join together to eat special meals, sing joyful songs and tunes, bless and thank Hashem, and enjoy what is truly meaningful in life. For those unfamiliar with its customs and practices, this book will guide you through every step. For those all too familiar with them, this book will give you deeper insight into their meaning. Most of all, for those simply seeking a bit of Jewish knowledge, this book is certain to fill you with the beautiful words of Hashem'¬"s Torah, our guide and inspiration.All proceeds from this publication go to the TanenbaumCHAT Jewish Programming Fund. Our Jewish program is the raison d'¬"etre of the school. Our Jewish Studies program offers a rare Jewish, intellectual and emotional experience that enhances our students'¬" lives. An in-house Jewish Studies Resource Centre is located at each Campus for the development of curriculum and the nurturing of professional excellence.A rich experiential program of retreats, Shabbatonim, visiting speakers, Jewish holiday celebrations and commemorations, Grade 10 Israel Trip and morning Minyan are just some of the complements of our curriculum.By supporting the Jewish Programming Fund, you are planting seeds for lifelong Jewish engagement and a love of Israel.