- The evening service begins with Shir Hama’alot (page 161 in the new Chabad Siddur) and includes the Holiday Amidah (page 331).
- One should not pray the evening service until after the stars emerge in order that the 50 days of the counting of the Omer should be considered “complete.”
- The blessings on the candles are: Lehadlik ner shel Yom Tov and She’hechiyanu.
- Some women do not have the custom of reciting Shehechiyanu when lighting candles on Yom Tov. Rather, they listen to the recital of this bracha during Kiddush.
- A man lighting the candles should not say the blessing of Shehechiyanu as he will recite it during Kiddush.
- Grace after Meals includes Ya’aleh Veyavoh (pg. 92) and the Harachaman recited on a Yom Tov (pg. 95).
More in this printout
- The Month of SivanA guide to the significance of the month of Sivan, detailing the historical events at Mt. Sinai and the laws regarding Tachnun and fasting during this period.
- The Three days of HagbalahA brief overview of the Three Days of Hagbalah, covering the historical prohibition of ascending Mount Sinai and Chabad customs regarding haircuts and music.
- Yemei PrishaAn explanation of the historical practice of couples separating before the giving of the Torah and its application in modern times.
- Erev ShavuotA concise guide to the customs and preparations for Erev Shavuot, including haircuts, immersion in the Mikvah, and other traditional practices.
- UpsherinishLearn about the Chabad custom of postponing a boy's first haircut to Erev Shavuot if his third birthday falls between Lag Ba'Omer and Shavuot.
- Trees and FlowersAn overview of the customs and laws regarding decorating homes and synagogues with greenery, flowers, and trees on Shavuot, including relevant halachic rulings.
- Tzedaka for the HolidayA guide to the essential mitzvah of providing holiday necessities for the poor, emphasizing the importance of supporting the needy during Shavuot celebrations.
- CandlesPractical guidelines for lighting Yom Tov and Yizkor candles on Shavuot, including the Lubavitcher Rebbe's advice for young girls starting the mitzvah.
- ShavuotExplore the significance of Shavuot, including its connection to King David and the Baal Shem Tov, and the spiritual opportunities for Torah study and repentanc
- Studying Torah the Entire NightA guide to the custom of staying awake on the first night of Shavuot, covering the Tikkun Leil Shavuot, morning blessings, and the spiritual significance of the