תפילות שבת
Shabbat Prayers
Sacred prayers and blessings for Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. From candle lighting to Havdalah, these prayers sanctify the Sabbath experience.
Kiddush
קידוש
The sanctification blessing recited over wine on Shabbat and holidays.
Havdalah
הבדלה
The ceremony marking the end of Shabbat, separating the holy from the mundane.
Candle Lighting
הדלקת נרות
The blessing recited when lighting Shabbat and holiday candles.
Shabbat Prayers Guides
Complete Guide to Kiddush
Learn everything about Kiddush - the Jewish blessing over wine that sanctifies Shabbat and holidays. Includes the text, when to say it, who should recite it, and step-by-step instructions.
How to Make Havdalah
Learn how to perform Havdalah, the ceremony marking the end of Shabbat. Includes the blessings over wine, spices, and fire, step-by-step instructions, and customs.
Shabbat Candle Lighting
Learn the beautiful tradition of lighting Shabbat candles. Includes the blessing, proper timing, customs, and the spiritual significance of this weekly mitzvah.
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About Shabbat Prayers
Shabbat Prayers are an essential part of Jewish religious practice. Am Hazak provides the complete text for each prayer in Hebrew with English translations, making it easy to follow along and understand the meaning behind each blessing.
Whether you're learning these prayers for the first time or looking for a convenient reference, our collection of 3 prayers in this category covers everything you need for shabbat prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shabbat candles are traditionally lit 18 minutes before sunset on Friday evening. Some communities light earlier, up to 40 minutes before sunset. The Am Hazak app provides accurate candle lighting times based on your location.
Kiddush is a blessing recited over wine to sanctify Shabbat and Jewish holidays. On Friday night, Kiddush is recited before the Shabbat meal, after returning from synagogue. It includes verses from Genesis about the creation of Shabbat.
Shabbat services include additional prayers not recited on weekdays, including Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming the Sabbath), the Musaf (additional) service, and special Torah readings. The Amidah prayer also has a different middle section specific to Shabbat.