This essay, Joshua, is so thoughtful and meaningful about Shabbat. It's a lovely feeling when Friday arrives and our candles are lit. We await services, and after, spend some quiet time reading and talking about what we've read. Shabbat has been more meaningful for us in our present world, which tends to turn everything upside down. It gives us time to think about the people and times in our life that continue to be so important to us. Without Shabbat, Friday would be just another day, and thankfully, it remains our joyful day of the week.
I like that phrase, "Christian light," which describes me, even though I was deeply immersed in church as a teen for the social aspects, I left as soon as I graduated, without a sacred practice for years.
Now I am married to a beautiful Jewish woman who introduced me to Shabbat, which is the highlight of our week: turn off the gadgets Friday sunset. Gather with friends for a meal and music, Saturday to do yoga, read the Torah portion, admire the natural beauty that surround, give praise and gratitude, make love, eat nutritious food. We don't turn the gadgets or Internet back on till Sunday.
Several of our goyish friends are so impressed they have begun their own version.
Come to Miami Beach Thursday Dec 11-Sunday Dec 14, 2025 to EXPERIENCE Shabbat with Dr Alan Morinis, author of The Shabbat Effect, about how a weekly rhythm of rest brings about deep, lasting character transformation throughout the week. Learn about The Mussar Institute, which offers courses on bettering ones character through ancient Jewish wisdom and teachings. Visit mussarinstitute.org/kallah-2025/ for more info.
I ❤️ Israel forever!
This essay, Joshua, is so thoughtful and meaningful about Shabbat. It's a lovely feeling when Friday arrives and our candles are lit. We await services, and after, spend some quiet time reading and talking about what we've read. Shabbat has been more meaningful for us in our present world, which tends to turn everything upside down. It gives us time to think about the people and times in our life that continue to be so important to us. Without Shabbat, Friday would be just another day, and thankfully, it remains our joyful day of the week.
I like that phrase, "Christian light," which describes me, even though I was deeply immersed in church as a teen for the social aspects, I left as soon as I graduated, without a sacred practice for years.
Now I am married to a beautiful Jewish woman who introduced me to Shabbat, which is the highlight of our week: turn off the gadgets Friday sunset. Gather with friends for a meal and music, Saturday to do yoga, read the Torah portion, admire the natural beauty that surround, give praise and gratitude, make love, eat nutritious food. We don't turn the gadgets or Internet back on till Sunday.
Several of our goyish friends are so impressed they have begun their own version.
Shabbat Shalom!
Come to Miami Beach Thursday Dec 11-Sunday Dec 14, 2025 to EXPERIENCE Shabbat with Dr Alan Morinis, author of The Shabbat Effect, about how a weekly rhythm of rest brings about deep, lasting character transformation throughout the week. Learn about The Mussar Institute, which offers courses on bettering ones character through ancient Jewish wisdom and teachings. Visit mussarinstitute.org/kallah-2025/ for more info.
Israel and the Jewish people are under attack.
Can it ever end? Genuine peace?
Please see this post:
"Can the jihad against Israel ever end?
Yes... from a surprising source."
https://hellish2050.substack.com/p/can-the-jihad-against-israel-ever