With anticipation for the coming Shabbat we light the candles before sundown. It's nice to begin this part of the Blessings in those last moments before Shabbat to make the most of our time in celebration with our Father. In the strictest sense, we are instructed not to kindle a fire on Shabbat.

A special cup, challis or wine glass is used from week to week in the blessing of the fruit of the vine. Usually, Dad says the blessing, but a son or anyone else might say it for him. It is your personal decision to use wine or juice in this blessing.

This braided loaf for the Shabbat and festivals is common among our Messianic communities. Only the Middle Eastern Jews do not have a braided loaf of bread for Shabbat and festivals.

The family unit was the force that perpetuated the tradition of "the halacha" throughout the diaspora's, much more than the Cohenim or the Congregations. In many cases, no other organization outside the family unit existed for the millions of those who kept "the way".

This handbook was written for Congregation T’Shuvat Yisrael to help it reap the Fruit of the Spirit in our midst. This booklet is dedicated to those who choose to celebrate the Shabbat.