Shabbat – Jewish Relationships Initiative

Shabbat Shalom

We offer Eshet Chayil verses from the Book of Proverbs at the Shabbat Table. We are grateful for the “woman of valor,” the specialness of our life partner.

The Shvesters bring these verses to life in a beautiful song.

Shabbat Shalom

#BringThemHome

Shabbat wish

We need to pause and take a breath.

Let Shabbat give us time to breathe.

There will be time to organize our thoughts, prepare, and respond to the reality of the elections. There is much to do.

But for now, it is Shabbat. Take the time to breathe.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom on Simchat Torah

Here we are, Celebrating Simchat Torah and welcoming Shabbat, but even this moment of joy is a challenge. We pray for the hostages to be returned and for peace.

Peri Smilow shares Debbie Friedman’s Those Who Sow based in Psalm 126.

Shabbat Shalom

Cantor Azi Schwartz and Bat Ella join to bring us “Little Gifts,” the special small things that make life worthy of our gratitude and, of course, Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom

The acapella group Y-Studs shares the Evolution of Shabbat with this fun medley.

Take a few minutes and prepare for Shabbat.

May this Shabbat bring us a moment of rest and beauty.

Shabbat Shalom

Although far from standard Kabbalat Liturgy,

this Yiddish remix of the Beatles classic, I Feel Fine, sung A Capella by Listen Up!

is a wonderful upbeat way to get into the mood for Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom

Listen to the Music was a big hit for the Doobie Brothers and a fun way to welcome Shabbat especially when musicians from Playing for Change come together from around the world joining to sing its message.

So Listen ( and sing along) with the Music

Shabbat Shalom

At this most interesting of times, I wanted to welcome Shabbat with one of our greatest poets, Leonard Cohen, z”l, as he shares his timeless song Anthem.

Shabbat Shalom

Josh Aaron helps us welcome Shabbat to our homes with this lovely tune

Shabbat Shalom

The incomparable Hazzan Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue shares Adon Olam as you’ve not heard. He sang this at the conclusion of a Bat Mitzvah, but it is a wonderful welcome to Shabbat this week.

Shabbat Shalom