Shabbat for Singles Whereas there are several appropriate and beautiful ceremonies available for Christian families to celebrate Shabbat (the Sabbath), this author has yet to see one appropriate for the single person (whether lacking family and/or companions, or simply apart from them). To remedy this situation, the author invokes the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit) for aid and formulates the following ceremony. The following items are most useful in this ceremony but may be substituted for if necessary:
Whereas there are several appropriate and beautiful ceremonies available for Christian families to celebrate Shabbat (the Sabbath), this author has yet to see one appropriate for the single person (whether lacking family and/or companions, or simply apart from them). To remedy this situation, the author invokes the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit) for aid and formulates the following ceremony.
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Shabbat for Singles
Whereas there are several appropriate and beautiful ceremonies available for Christian
families to celebrate Shabbat (the Sabbath), this author has yet to see one appropriate for the single
person (whether lacking family and/or companions, or simply apart from them). To remedy this
situation, the author invokes the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit) for aid and
formulates the following ceremony. The following items are most useful in this ceremony but may
be substituted for if necessary:
1. shofar (ram’s horn);
2. menorah (seven-branched candle-stick) and candles;
3. matches or lighter;
4. water and a vessel to contain it large enough to encompass your fingers;
5. red wine and a cup or glass to hold it;
6. bread (unleavened or leavened); and
7. a special meal. If one is traveling, size and weight are important. Very small shofars and
menorahs (which use birthday cake candles) are available. A small music horn of any type may
substitute for the shofar. If no menorah can be found, light seven candles using any kind of
holder(s). If circumstances do not permit the use of wine, grape juice (preferably red or purple) may
substitute.
HOW TO CELEBRATE
Traditionally, the man and woman lead their family in celebration of the Sabbath, however
anyone can perform the service. When only one person is present, some of the steps must be
omitted and others may be introduced or modified. The steps are numbered in the order that they
should be performed. Explanations for each step are included in parenthesis.
1. Preparation Prayer;
(Pray aloud.) “Heavenly Father, I thank You for the blessings of Your rest and peace this evening. Ruach
HaKodesh, be with me as I partake of this Sabbath. Fill my heart and mind with Your shalom, Your peace
that surpasses all understanding. Guide me that I may bless others with my words and actions. I ask
Your blessing over me and those I love. Pour out Your Ruach HaKodesh upon me as I partake of Your
Sabbath, Your rest. May my home, my heart, and my mind be used by You to bring the news that Your
Messiah has come, has risen and will come again! In the name of Yah Shua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ), I
pray. Amen.” (Blow the shofar to herald the beginning of this service.)