Just One Melacha

Bringing More Shabbos into One’s Life

Growth is about taking small steps. Just One Melacha is a simple, practical tool for taking one small step toward hallowing the holiest day of Jewish life: Shabbos.

What is melacha?

Melacha refers to the activities that define our weekday involvement in the material world—activities from which we refrain on Shabbos to create that sacred space for what matters most.

  • ConnectionTime for what matters most.
  • HolinessA taste of something higher.
  • RenewalRest for the soul. Strength for the week.

The Melacha Wheel — choose a colored section to learn more.

Tap a colored section to choose a melacha

Just One Melacha activity wheelSelect one of ten activity sections, or the center Shabbos space, to explore a practical commitment.TravellingFixingGardeningCookingOtheractivitiesWritingLightsLaundryShoppingDevices andAppliancesMaking theShabbos SpaceCandles · Kiddush · Meal · Havdalah