A guide to the blessings and rituals performed during Shabbat dinner.
The blessing recited when lighting the candles to usher in Shabbat.
Birkat Hadlakat Nerot - ברכת הדלקת נרות
A hymn welcoming the Shabbat angels.
Shalom Aleichem - שלום עליכם
A song of praise for the Jewish woman, traditionally sung to honor the wife or mother.
- אֵשֶׁת חַיִל
The blessing recited for sons during the Shabbat meal.
Birkat HaBanim - ברכת הבנים
The blessing recited for daughters during the Shabbat meal.
Birkat HaBanot - ברכת הבנות
The general blessing given to all children during the Shabbat meal.
Birkat HaYeladim - ברכת הילדים
The blessing recited over wine to sanctify Shabbat.
Kiddush - קידוש
The blessing recited when washing hands before making the blessing over the bread.
Netilat Yadayim - נטילת ידיים
The blessing recited over bread, symbolizing the bounty of sustenance.
Birkat HaMotzi - ברכת המוציא