Yom Hashishi

The complete Portuguese version of the Sabbath Eve Qiddush (the Sanctification of the Sabbath over a cup of wine) recited by the head of the family before the ritual hand washing that precedes the festive meal. The musical technique employed in this rendition is similar to the scriptural reading of Biblical texts. The introductory verses (Genesis 2: 1-3) are chanted in a psalmodic manner in minor. At the benediction over the wine, the piece switches to major and remains so for the benediction of the Sabbath.