The poster centers on the candle lighting ceremony. Here the candles are lit by a university student, a single mother and her children, two widows, and a woman rabbi at a nursing home. It shows that Jews everywhere welcome Shabbat and make it special. In keeping with tradition we understand that to remember Shabbat is to observe Shabbat. We light candles, recite blessings over the wine and the twisted challah, share a special meal, and sing songs.
Wine is an important part of our rituals.
The initials of the kiddush blessing form the holy name of God. Jews wish each other Gut Shabbes in Yiddish or Shabbat Shalom in Hebrew. Some parents use the occasion to bless their children. In homes where Shabbat is not strictly observed try to spend an hour or two together without the interruption of telephone or television. Spirituality must be nourished.