What is Shabbat? How do Jewish families welcome Shabbat into their homes? Why do we light candles?
 
Students will learn about the Jewish day of rest and build a deeper understanding of the rituals and traditions that make Shabbat a special part of Jewish life.
 
Through reading, writing, tracing, reflection, and coloring, students will connect with key Shabbat vocabulary and concepts in a clear, age-appropriate way.
Each topic has its own dedicated page, including Shabbat, Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat candles, Birkat HaBanim, Kiddush, Netilat Yadayim, HaMotzi, Havdalah, siddur, minyan, kippah, and tallit with tzitzit.
 
Reflection prompts encourage students to think about questions such as how lighting Shabbat candles helps create a peaceful atmosphere, why families bless their children before the meal, how Havdalah marks the transition to a new week, and what the fringes of a tallit represent.
 
A helpful teacher’s guide with discussion prompts and possible answers is included to support your lesson. Decorative handouts of the Shabbat blessings are also provided.