The Pittsburgh synagogue shooting is believed to be the deadliest attack on Jews in American history. To that end, Jews around the globe are celebrating — #ShowUpForShabbat — a nationwide initiative aimed at filling synagogues across the country this weekend, and by extension, showing direct solidarity to the Pittsburgh Jewish community.
In light of the above, rabbis and educators around the globe are preparing for this grassroots event and are also educating their students about all things Shabbat-related.
Indeed, many participants to #ShowUpForShabbat will be people who have committed to come to services for the first time (in a long time). To help you best educate your students as to what Shabbat is all about and how it is the holy day of rest, we have compiled a roundup of helpful links below that provide free classes, downloadable prayer books, resources, articles and more to help you and others have an inspiring Shabbat!
Free from Olami Resources
The Olami Resources Online Resources Page for Shabbat
The Free Kabbalat Shabbat Experience Siddur for Newcomers
Free Morasha Syllabus Shiurim
Shabbat I: Plugging into the Goals of Life
Shabbat II: The Shabbat Experience
Free Thinking Gemara Shiur
Featured Blogposts
How to Add Shabbat Candle-Lighting Times to Your Website
The Free Guide to Early Shabbat
New & Free eBook: 7 Questions to Appreciate the Gift of Shabbos
Rediscover Shabbat.com – For the First Time
Free from NCSY’s Education Site
Check out the Shabbos Project collection on NCSY’s Education site (some are locked and only available to NCSY staff), including:
– Kiddush for Friday Night (Translated and Transliterated)
– What’s Going on at the Shabbos Table (infographic)
– and much more!
