Lekha Dodi

Do not be ashamed, do not be confounded. Why be downcast? Why do you mourn? In you the needy of My people find shelter, and the city shall be rebuilt on its hill. Come, my Beloved, to greet the bride; let us welcome the Sabbath. Those who despoiled you shall be despoiled, and all who devoured you shall be far away. Your God will rejoice over you as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride. Come, my Beloved, to greet the bride; let us welcome the Sabbath. Right and left you shall spread out, and God you will revere. Through the descendant of Peretz, we shall rejoice and we shall be glad. Come, my Beloved, to greet the bride; let us welcome the Sabbath. Stand and turn to face the door or the rear (usually western side) of the synagogue, as if to greet the incoming bride, bowing at the words “Enter, O bride!,” then turn back. Come in peace, O crown of her husband; come with joyful song, with joy and jubilation, among the faithful of the treasured people. Enter, O bride! Enter, O bride! Enter, O bride, Shabbat the queen! Come, my Beloved, to greet the bride; let us welcome the Sabbath. Mourners during the week of Shiva return to the synagogue at this point. They are greeted with the following words of consolation: May the Almighty comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.