Raquel Hiller on why a well-dressed Shabbat table says “I love you” to your family and guests — and how to set one without fuss.
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Sabbath
Articles on Sabbath, the feasts, family, and everyday Torah life from Amy and our contributor writers.
3 Ways to Elevate a Pot Blessing Meal
Victoria Reid’s three ideas for taking the potluck out of the church basement and turning a pot blessing into a feast worth remembering.
Sabbath Makes the Other Six Days Better
Torah Sisters share how keeping the Sabbath has changed the rest of their week — from spending habits to slower mornings.
What is a Friday night Sabbath tradition that you have?
Candles, blessings over the children, special dishes, and more — Torah Sisters share the Friday-night traditions that make Shabbat feel set apart.
Shalom on Busy Prep Days
How do you keep your home calm on Friday? Torah Sisters share how they prep slowly, start early, and keep Prep Day peaceful.
Finding the Blessing in Shabbat
You can find this article in the January/February 2023 Issue 10 of Torah Sisters Magazine. This is a guest post by Jenn Dubey. When I first started keeping Shabbat, my mind was overwhelmed. I didn’t understand how this day could be restful when so much prep and...
More Prep Day Tips – Ask the Torah Sisters
Shabbat-only dishes, make-ahead meals, and other little things Torah Sisters do on Prep Day to make Sabbath more set apart.
Strategize Shabbat
Rachel Henderson’s practical strategies for when Shabbat doesn’t feel restful — planning the day so rest actually happens.
Sabbath Prep for the Scheduling Challenged
Tina Fallstead’s approach to Sabbath preparation for those of us who don’t naturally plan ahead.
Knowing What Time Sunset Will Be
I made calendars with space to write in when sunset will be on Friday night to make it easier at a glance to prepare for Sabbath. (Click here to get the calendars.) But then I realized I was curious how other ladies determine what time sunset will be where they live....
How to Rest on Shabbat for Moms with Little Kids
I often get questions from moms of little ones asking how to make Sabbath more restful and set apart for them. The tasks of changing diapers and feeding littles seem the same on Shabbat as the other days of the week. I went to my friend, Rachel Henderson, and asked...
Torah Fellowship Tips
If you are unsure what a Torah fellowship is like or you want to fit in better, I've made a video for you! You can watch it below. And below the video, I've included the basic outline of my notes. I pray this helpful to you! If you are afraid of gathering with others...