Rabbi Chaim's Guide to the Shabbat Galaxy

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

Shabbat at Home

What do I need to do to make Shabbat at home? Is it okay to say kiddush over something other than wine or grape juice? What's the deal with the white candles? Can I use any kind of bread or cracker or gluten-free option?  How and when does Shabbat begin and end?