Last Friday night I hosted a Shabbat (Sabbath) dinner. I invited four couples to share the evening dinner with us.
I was able to get gorgeous yellow roses, so I made a table setting theme around these beautiful flowers. I had the napkins and tablecloth that I bought in Home Goods last year.
Even our Sabbath Wine Cup ( this one was an artistic cup that I bought in Israel) for the blessing on the wine was trimmed in yellow. There are all kinds of candle holders and wine cups, some being more traditional looking.
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| Love these. napkins from HomeGoods |
Before the meal, the women lit Shabbat candles together and recited the traditional blessing to remind us to leave the business of the week behind us and welcome in the light and peace of Sabbath.
Again, these are less traditional Sabbath candles. My traditional Sabbath candles are at home in Pennsylvania.
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| I had extra candles for my guests |
Shabbat candles are lit before sundown on Friday evening to welcome a day of rest, peace, and harmony. This meaningful tradition helps create Shalom Bayit — “peace in the home” — by serving as a reminder to bring spiritual light and calm into the household.
We have Shabbat dinner every Friday night and go to the Synagogue for prayers on Saturday. Our Sabbath is from sundown Friday to Sundown Saturday. Does anyone else observe a weekly Sabbath family meal? I remember when I was young, my neighbors always had Sunday dinner together.
A few of the dishes from the meal. .
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| This recipe was exceptional - A Roasted Eggplant Side Dish with an easy Green Herb Dressing and Pomegranate Seeds . It is a recipe from Ruhamas : recipe here |
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| Crudités appetizer with baba ganooj dip and French onion hummus |
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This is a Middle Eastern Rice Dish made with broken rice noodles toasted and basmati rice. It is a recipe from my mother in law that I will probably post next week. I added a few tomatoes on the bottom. Even though I'm vegan, I did serve salmon to the company but did not photograph it. I also served soup, salad, a delicious gluten free vegan chocolate cake from Publix, and fruit salad- also not photographed.  One day last month I picked up a dragon fruit. It was ripe, sweet, and delicious. Have you ever tasted dragon fruit? Surprisingly it peels and cuts very easily and  |
I bought the dragon fruit because I read it's a nutrient-dense fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and betalains, fiber to support digestion, gut health, and healthy cholesterol levels. The black seeds contain heart-healthy fats, and the fruit has a low glycemic load. It's a great addition to smoothies, fruit salads, or simply enjoyed chilled with a spoon.
