Shabbat Groups
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Winter/Spring
Triad 2008
January 6 – April 13
A photo of an Erev Shabbat Group. |
So
the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to celebrate
the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual
covenant. "It is
a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in
six days the LORD made heaven and earth, but on the seventh
day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed." – Exodus
31:16,17
Shabbat is primarily a day of physical rest
and spiritual enrichment. The word "Shabbat" comes from
the root Shin-Bet-Tav, meaning to cease, to end, or to rest.
On Shabbat we eat and pray in a more elaborate and leisurely
fashion than any other day of the week. This special
day is set apart by opening it and closing it with two
unique ceremonies, Erev Shabbat and Havdalah.
Erev Shabbat means the eve of Shabbat or the entering
of Shabbat. Erev
Shabbat Groups open
Shabbat on Friday at sunset with a short liturgy and
candle lighting ceremony followed by dinner. After dinner,
a brief discussion on the weekly Torah portion is held.
The rest of the evening is a time of fun and fellowship.
Motze Shabbat is Saturday evening after
Shabbat is over. Motze Shabbat Groups close
Shabbat at sunset with a short ceremony called Havdalah,
which means distinction or separation. After the ceremony
a meal is shared and usually followed by a brief Torah
discussion and more fun and fellowship.
Shabbat Groups are a great place to experience
Kehilat T'nuvah culture and meet new people.
If you are interested in attending a Shabbat Group or would
like more information, please call 303-761-9948 or email info@graftedin.com.
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