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A Curated Collection of Texts, Reflections, Prayers, and Stories to strengthen observance of the “Seventh Day”. This collection of inspirational essays on the meaning, importance, and observance of the Sabbath (Shabbat, Shabbos) brings together a diverse group of Jewish writers, thinkers, and poets—all in celebration of the personal significance of Shabbat in their lives.
From contemporary thinkers Lawrence Kushner, Michael Lerner, and Arthur Waskow to scholars Gershom Scholem, Erich Fromm, and Ismar Schorsch; from writers Ari Goldman, Blu Greenberg, and Elie Wiesel to rabbis and Jewish educators Harold M. Schulweis, W. Gunther Plaut, Sue Levi Elwell, and Ron Wolfson, this impressive chorus of voices illuminates the spiritual dimensions of Shabbat for readers at every stage of observance.
What others said:
“An exceptionally interesting and uplifting collection of essays and articles on the meaning and practice of the Jewish Sabbath. Readers of this book will be rewarded not just with new information but with the deepest kind of education—one that will help mold their character and forge their spiritual values.” Harold T. Shapiro, Former President, Princeton
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“Elkins has brought together the wisdom of rabbis, sociologists, mystics, novelists, psychologists, and journalists to delight us on a Shabbat afternoon.” Simeon J. Maslin, Former Rabbi of Keneseth Israel, Elkins Park. PA
- Paperback : 330 pages
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