The Jewish Parent Page - Shabbat edition, includes meanings & observances and blessings

We Like Shabbat performed by Sunny Days and the Shirlettes

It's all Challah to me! Shabbat music for young families by Sheldon Low

Shabbat Shirah—This Shabbat is for the Birds: Idie Benjamin and Dale Sides Cooperman offer insight into this lively Shabbat tradition

Blessing for Giving Tzedakah
Place coins in your tzedakah box then recite the blessing.
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Blessing for Lighting the Shabbat Candles
Llight the Shabbat Candles then recite the blessing.
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Blessing for Boys
When blessing a boy begin with this line.
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Blessing for Girls
When blessing a girl begin with this line.
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Blessing over Children
When blessing all children say this prayer.
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Blessing for the Wine
Say or sing the blessing then sip the wine or grape juice.
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Blessing for the Bread (Challah)
Say or sing the blessing then break off pieces of challah.
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The Tot Shabbat Handbook, edited by Paula Feldstein, is now available from URJ Books and Music. Order your copy of the book and CD today!

Model Tot Shabbat with the Allards
Make your Tot Shabbat better than ever with three great Top ten lists from the 2007 Biennial Workshop "Tot Shabbat That Rocks".

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