Meir Panim’s
Jewish Holiday Guide
Shabbat
Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, begins at sundown on Friday and lasts until nightfall on Saturday. It is a time to pause from the busyness of the week and focus on spiritual renewal, family, and community. Shabbat is marked by lighting candles, reciting blessings over wine and Challah bread, and enjoying festive meals. It is a weekly opportunity for reflection, prayer, and connection, symbolizing a break from the material world to embrace peace and holiness.
- Begins at sundown on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday.
- Lighting of Shabbat candles to welcome the Sabbath.
- Recitation of Kiddush over wine.
- Enjoying three festive meals, including the Friday night dinner, Saturday lunch, and a third meal in the late afternoon.
- Attending Synagogue services.
- Refraining from work and electronic devices.
- Concluding with Havdalah, a ceremony marking the end of Shabbat.
How Meir Panim can help everyone enjoy Shabbat
Provides hot Shabbat meals to families in need.
Distributes bakery fresh Challah bread.
Offers Pantry Boxes and free produce through our Free Shuk (market) program.
Organizes community Shabbat dinners so no one eats alone.
By supporting Meir Panim, you can help ensure that every Jewish family, regardless of their financial situation, can fully celebrate and observe these meaningful holidays.
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