Humanistic Liturgy for Lighting Shabbat Candles
This Shabbat candle lighting ceremony was composed by Machar: The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Typical of this movement, founded
Reconstructionist Kiddush with Feminine God-Language: Text & Audio
This article presents the Reconstructionist adaptation of Kiddush into feminine God-language, including a recording by Rabbi Margot Stein, a Reconstructionist rabbi,
Shabbat Evening Kiddush Karaoke: Reform
This ‘karaoke style’ video with Hebrew subtitles, demonstrates how to sing the Shabbat evening blessings over the wine, according to
Egalitarian Kiddush and “Shalom Aleychem”
The following post provides information about egalitarian approaches to Kiddush, as well as a video of Cantor Elana Rozenfeld teaching
Reconstructionist Kiddush and the Concept of Chosenness
This article includes the Hebrew and English text of the Friday night Kiddush according to Reconstructionist tradition, as well as
Traditional Ashkenazi Friday Night Kiddush: Text & Audio
This resource includes the complete Hebrew, English, and transliterated text for the traditional Ashkenazi Orthodox Kiddush, including explanations of what motions
Traditional Sephardic and Mizrahi Friday Night Kiddush
This article includes the complete Hebrew, English, and transliterated text for the Sephardic/Mizrahi Orthodox Kiddush, as well as a video with onscreen
Secular/ Humanist Kiddush Texts
The following excerpts from a Secular/Humanist Shabbat Service emphasize both universalistic concepts and the importance of rejoicing in Jewish heritage. Although
A Reconstructionist Reflection Before Lighting Shabbat Candles
This short reflection, recited prior to light Shabbat candles, is written by Jewish-American poet, Marge Piercy, and appears in the
Yemenite Friday Night Kiddush
This video presents a recording of a traditional Friday night Kiddush according to the Yemenite tradition, recited by Tomer Hatuca, an