To me, havdalah is the most captivating ceremony in the Jewish religion. It is simple yet beautiful. If you’ve never took part a havdalah ceremony, I urge you to read on and discover it. If you have, I hope you will gain one or two more insights from this next passage.
The kiddush cup is the main item used in the kiddush ceremony. This is a ceremony is of great importance, performed at the beginning of many Jewish festivals, including Sabbath. Read about it and become a expert in no time:
Sabbath candles are one of the keys topics to master before becoming a Sabbath expert. Read all about their magic and take another step towards completing the big Sabbath picture.
I like to think of Sabbath as my island of tranquility. We all work hard during the weekdays and have little time to stop, relax and just think about things. To me this holy day is just that time to set aside all my weekday concerns and devote myself to higher pursuits.