Shabbat and Havdalah

“More than the Jewish people have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jewish people.”

— Ahad Ha’am

The Jewish tradition of taking a weekly pause from our busy lives can be made even more meaningful when we do it in good company. Here are some of the many ideas PJ Library wants to share with you so that you can share a Shabbat Get Together with friends:

• Read our demystifying primer — it isn’t hard to host your first Shabbat.
• Try one of our family-friendly challah-baking recipes and tips.
• Craft your own challah covers.
• Pick a nice place and picnic for Shabbat.
• Listen to great Shabbat stories before dinner.
• Have a Shabbat game night.
• Find even more ideas and inspiration on PJ Library’s Shabbat Hub.

Shabbat has us rest and reflect on the week that just wrapped up, but then the Saturday evening ceremony of Havdalah helps launch the coming week with new energy and inspiration. Add even more to this beautiful tradition by gathering some of your favorite people for a Havdalah Get Together. See our website for info and ideas:

• Start with a foundation of Havdalah celebration info.
• Explore these five family-friendly Havdalah activities.
• Print Havdalah blessing cards.
• Enjoy these resources and more, collected on PJ Library’s Havdalah Hub.