Simple poetry brings to life the structure and the central concepts of the Shabbat service.

The three Shabbat meals offer an opportunity to think about life and connect with others. However, despite our best intentions, the lack of time and sufficient resources may preclude in-depth grappling with more significant and meaningful issues. Around the Shabbat Table addresses this problem. Its goal is to serve as a springboard for more personally stimulating and meaningful Shabbat conversations. Each unit can be read directly at the Shabbat table and no prior knowledge or preparation is necessary. The ideas presented are designed for Jewish adults of all backgrounds and religious denominations. They reflect a philosophy that the Torah belongs to and should be accessible to all Jews, whatever they think or believe, wherever they may be.

A little boy spends Shabbat with his grandparents in Georgia and gets a snowy surprise.

Perfect for family and guests around the Shabbat table. Instructions and English transliterations of all Hebrew blessings and prayers, as well as150 popular Shabbat and Festival table songs.

A bear keeps taking the honey needed for the shabbos kugel, until Grandma learns that he is lost and invites him to come to dinner.

Friday Night and Beyond is a practical guide to Jewish Sabbath observance. Lori Palatnik walks us through the celebration with an easy-to-follow "how-to" approach, allowing us to experience a traditional Shabbat. Common questions and concerns are explored by the author, who has also included personal reflections by other individuals on each aspect of the observance.