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Stories We Tell: The Spoonful of Oil
There was a young man who wanted to learn the secret of happiness. He sought out the advice of a wise man, who was too busy to talk with him at that moment but gave him a task: walk around and carry a spoon with two drops of oil and be careful to not let them spill. Listen to find out how this seemingly strange assignment taught the boy an important lesson.
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Blessing children
Hebrew Spelling
בִּרְכַּת הַיְלָדִֽים
The tradition of parents blessing their children on Friday nights as the Sabbath begins. The words for the blessing come from the Priestly Benediction in the Torah (Numbers 6:24-26).
Motzi
Hebrew Spelling
מוֹצִיא
The blessing recited over bread and any meal that includes bread. This blessing thanks God for bringing forth bread from the earth.
Shabbat shalom
Hebrew Spelling
שַׁבַּת שָׁלוֹם
Literally, “Sabbath of peace.” Shabbat shalom is the customary greeting on Shabbat.