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15-16 November 2024
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Shabbat is the Divine gift we need to thrive in today’s frenzied world. Shabbat is a weekly opportunity from our Creator to improve our quality of life, to be happier and more fulfilled as individuals, and to nurture our precious relationships.
It gives us the time and space to breathe, strengthen our faith and our family, and find meaning and purpose, creating a home environment that will inspire our children to opt into a Jewish future.
The practical aspects of the day – what we do and refrain from doing – create an immersive, uniquely enriching experience.
The restrictions paradoxically liberate us, creating a space we fill with meaningful moments. Amidst the challenges of the 21st century, keeping Shabbat in accordance with its original Divine formula brings us joy, meaning and connection.

Shabbat rejuvenates our faith in God, restore Jewish pride and identity, and strengthen Jewish unity across the globe.

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Ready to embrace Shabbat? Here’s How.

Keeping Shabbat is accessible to anyone.
Even if you are a first-timer.
Discover how the practical aspects of the day, in its original Divine formula - what we do and refrain from doing - create a unique, immersive and enriching experience.

From the candle-lighting that ushers in Shabbat to the sacred words of Kiddush and the shared joy of the three meals, Shabbat is made meaningful through carefully curated practices.
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Our guides are designed to make Shabbat preparation as simple and enjoyable as possible.

It provides practical guidelines, easy-to-follow 'how to' steps for various Shabbat practices, and a clear text of all the blessings and prayers.

This user-friendly resource empowers you to fully prepare yourself and your family for Shabbat, ensuring you have the best possible experience.
Each week, you'll get another chapter to deepen your learning and appreciation of this special day.
When you sign up for The Shabbat Project, you'll receive a digital download of the first chapter of Shabbat: A Day To Create Yourself by Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, offering a fresh perspective on Shabbat.
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Embrace Shabbat. Join the Shabbat Project today.

3 easy steps to keeping Shabbat on 15-16 November.
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Join Jews around the world who are keeping Shabbat in its entirety on 15-16 November.
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Shabbat: A Day To Create Yourself by Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, which offers a fresh perspective on Shabbat. Each week you will receive the next chapter of the book to learn.
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Check out our handy guides to Shabbat observance here. Discover Shabbat Project events near you here.
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The how of Shabbat

Keeping Shabbat is accessible to anyone. Even if you’re a first-timer. To make it as simple and enjoyable as possible, Shabbat Project co-founder Gina Goldstein has put together a handy personal guide to keeping Shabbat. This practical, user-friendly guide empowers you to prepare yourself and your family to keep Shabbat fully. It also includes useful tips for making the most of the day and ensuring your family have the best possible experience.

Discover how the practical aspects of the day, curated by its original Divine formula – what we do and refrain from doing – create an immersive, uniquely enriching experience. This guide will give you the freedom and peace of mind to enjoy Shabbat the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
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From the candle-lighting that so serenely ushers in Shabbat, and the special words of Kiddush sanctifying the day, to the hearty companionship of the three meals, and the final, moving moments of Havdalah, Shabbat involves a number of carefully choreographed practices that make the day meaningful and special.

We’ve created a series of cards with practical guidelines and simple “how to” steps for the various Shabbat practices, as well as easy-to-read text of all the blessings and prayers.
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Share the Gift of Shabbat.

Join thousands of trailblazing volunteer partners in every corner of the globe, bringing the Shabbat Project to their communities.
It could be a city-wide challah bake, havdalah concert, Friday night dinner, or Shabbat street lunch. Invite your neighbours, your friends and family. Approach your synagogue, school or community centre. Whatever you decide, let us know.

Get involved as a Shabbat Project partner today. Our partner support team is on hand to guide you and assist you every step of the way. Contact our team.
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Shabbat Project 2023.
In the wake of the devastating October attacks, Shabbat became a powerful rallying cry for unity and resilience.

Some of the Impact

The impact of The Shabbat Project was felt even more deeply, as communities across the globe came together to find strength, hope, and solace in the beauty of Shabbat.
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2998
Worldwide: Shabbat Project events
753
Israel: Shabbat events at 100 hotels housing evacuees
1594
North America: Shabbat Project events
3000
women attended a challah bake in Buenes Aires, Argentina
700
people attended a Shabbat lunch in Santiago, Chile
10k
Shabbat candle sets distributed in Sydney, Australia.

Stories of Hope from Israel - Shabbat Project 2023

Ashkelon Residents Venture out for Challah Bake
Due to security concerns, all events in Ashkelon were canceled except for a small-scale challah bake. This event marked the first time many of the women had left their homes since the crisis began. They prayed together, made challah, and took a breath of fresh air, finding joy and community in the process.

The knowledge that Jewish men and women worldwide were also celebrating Shabbat and praying for those in distress brought them considerable strength, despite the constant threat of rockets.
Joy in the streets of Pardes Hana
In Pardes Hana in the north of Israel, in honor of the Shabbat Project, there was joyous celebrations in the streets that drew crowds of passersby with street musicians, Shabbat songs. Volunteers handed out Shabbat kits in honor of Shabbat, which included blue and white balloons, Shabbat candles, and a prayer for the safety of the soldiers, the healing of the wounded, and the return of the captives.

One emotional particpant shared in tears that she was an evacuee from Ashkelon which was under attack, and that the singing, the prayers, and the joyous atmosphere in the streets was so powerful for her, and helped her understand - and feel - that we all are brothers and sisters.
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Making it easy to share Shabbat.

To promote your Shabbat Project event or add colour to the occasion, check out an array of exciting downloadable resources.

Share the Gift of Shabbat.

Check out our partner’s hub for more information on how you can get involved and share Shabbat with the world.
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