Rabbi Chaim's Guide to the Shabbat Galaxy

(for Jews, non-Jews and soon-to-be-Jews)

Introduction to the Friday Night Service

Why is there so much singing?  When do we sit and when do we stand? Why do we bow to the Sabbath Bride? Why is the Sabbath considered a bride? Why don't we light candles, but we do bless the wine and challah? Who can/must/should wear a kipah? Who can lead a service? Why is it called a service?