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Shabbat Desires You’ve Never Spoken Out Loud – The Secret Behind the Evening Entrance When Shabbat begins, something quiet but profound happens—a moment nestled between the rush of Friday and the stillness of the holy day. It’s referred to as the Evening Entrance, a subtle yet sacred threshold when the world shifts. And within this sacred pause, there lies a hidden desire—one many of us have never voiced: the yearning to truly step into Shabbat aloud, not just inwardly, but with presence and voice. ### What Is the Evening Entrance? The Evening Entrance (Hebrew: Lakku Beshabbat) marks the ceremonial start of Shabbat, traditionally observed from dusk until nightfall on Friday evening. Unlike a mere time label, this entrance is a spiritual doorway. It’s when families light the candles, recite blessings, and gather—marking a collective pause from the ordinary world. Yet, in the rush of daily life, this sacred liminal space often fades beneath the noise of phones, chores, and conversations.