Friday Evening

• 1). Invite relatives or friends over for dinner, or just plan a special dinner with the family.
  
  
• 2). Light the Shabbat candles at sunset. Be sure to light at least two. The blessing over the candles, recited with eyes covered if desired, is: "Holy one of blessing, your presence fills creation, making us holy with your commandments and calling us to light the lights of Shabbat."
  
  
• 3). Pour a small glass of kiddush wine for everyone at the table. You may substitute grape juice for the children, if desired.
  
  
• 4). Make sure everyone holds the glass in his or her right hand and recite the following blessing together: "Holy one of blessing, your presence fills creation, forming the fruit of the vine." Drink the wine.
  
  
• 5). Distribute a small piece of challah to everyone at the table. Make sure everyone holds the piece in his or her right hand and recite the following blessing together: "Holy one of blessing, your presence fills creation, bringing forth bread from the earth." Eat the challah.
  
  
• 6). Eat dinner. Many families take this opportunity to talk about their week and catch up.