Following the candle lighting, you may choose to offer the Birchot Mishpacha or family blessing, which echoes the priestly benediction and provides an opportunity to welcome and acknowledge the children and guests gathered around the Shabbat table.
After reciting Kiddush, we transition to the handwashing ritual, a moment of purification and anticipation before breaking bread together. As water flows over our hands, we symbolically cleanse ourselves as we prepare to share the Shabbat meal with loved ones.
Traditionally, families follow Shabbat dinner with the recitation of Birkat HaMazon to express gratitude for the meal and appreciation for those who provided it. Our final blessing captures the essence of this tradition.
