Shabbat Foods

FAQ about Shabbat foods and food preparation: Why do we eat cholent on Shabbat? Is it permitted to warm up a fully-cooked item on Shabbat? And more...

The prophet Isaiah (58:13) tells us, “And you will proclaim the Sabbath a ‘delight,’ and the holy [day] of G‑d, ‘honored.’ ” Noting that this verse requires us to both delight in Shabbat and honor it, our rabbis explain that one honors Shabbat by wearing ...

There is a time-hallowed custom to taste the Shabbat food on Friday afternoon to ensure it properly spiced and not burned.

I’m a bit of a picky eater. So, I’d like to know: is there a deeper reason for me to be eating this stuff?

Forgot to put up the cholent before Shabbat—are you stuck with cold food?

How can I make a cup of hot coffee on Shabbat, when cooking is forbidden?

Served in chicken soup, matzo balls are dumplings made of matzo meal (ground matzo), egg, oil, water and flavoring

Question: I keep hearing and reading various sources stating that it is absolute halachah that one must eat meat on Shabbat. Is this actual halachah, or just a custom (albeit a very widespread one), and what is the reasoning behind this law/custom? The re...

I am a professional. I work a lot. Quitting is not an option, and I leave work on Fridays barely in time to arrive home by sundown. Help!

I work full time, so I can’t cook anything very special for Shabbat . . .