In this 9:15 long video from Chabad.org, Rabbi Pinchas Taylor gives a thorough and detailed explanation of the origins, customs and meanings behind singing Shalom Aleichem as part of the Shabbat evening ritual. Sung weekly in Jewish homes across the globe, Shalom Aleichem has been part of the Friday night home rituals since the 17th century. This video is particularly helpful for those who have a basic knowledge of the words to the Shalom Aleichem liturgy and would like to gain a more extensive understanding of the background and customs involved in the ritual. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor is an addictions counselor and the Director of Adult Education and Outreach at the Chabad of Plantation.