You’re having a bunch of people over to your house for dinner. And now you’re supposed to stand up and bless things in a foreign language? It’s a lot. So where do you start when it comes to Shabbat ritual?

Start with you.

What’s going on in your life that you can connect to light, wine, and nourishment? Maybe you want to choose one ritual to elevate this time, and another the next time you host. Have questions? Need some audio guidance? Reach out to a OneTable team member and check out onetable.org/shabbat-sounds. Questioning and experimenting with Jewish practice is part of what it means to be Jewish. Remember: Shabbat happens every week. There will be another chance to host and many more opportunities to expand your ritual repertoire.