The Psalms play an important role in Jewish worship. Shabbat services begin on Friday evening, and include the Kabbalat Shabbat, a prelude to the Shabbat service. Kabbalat Shabbat means, Receiving the Sabbath and is considered a somewhat mystical welcome to the Bride of Israel.

The Kabbalat Shabbat includes six psalms; Psalm 95, Psalm 96, Psalm 97, Psalm 98, Psalm 99, and Psalm 29, representing the six week-days, and the six days of creation. The service ends with a recitation of Psalm 92, representing man's acceptance of the Shabbat, and its obligations.