Learn Shabbat
Practical guides for the questions people actually search. Each page leads into live Shabbat times, melachot, zmanim, and ritual tools on Shabbat7.
Master guides
Candle Lighting Times
When to light Shabbat candles for your city, why the clock matters, and how to find this week’s time.
Havdalah Times
When Shabbat ends—nightfall, tzeit, and Havdalah time for your location.
How to Keep Shabbat
Friday prep, candle lighting, rest from melacha, Kiddush, and Havdalah — practical Orthodox Shabbat observance.
What Is Shabbat?
The seventh day of Creation — meaning, mitzvah, and why we welcome Shabbat as Chazal teach (queen and bride).
This Week’s Parasha
The weekly Torah portion and how it meets Shabbat—then open live times.
Erev Shabbat Checklist
Friday prep and last-hour steps so candle lighting is calm, not a scramble.
How to Light Shabbat Candles
How many candles, the blessing, covering the eyes—and where to get the clock.