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Tarbut: Jewish Identity and Contemporary Israeli Culture

Shabbat and Contemporary Life | עמוד דיון

Synopsis

Shabbat and Contemporary Life

Overwhelming Demands?

Overwhelming Demands?

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of school work, clubs and teams, or other activities?

Digital distraction?

Digital distraction?

Are you driven to distraction by email, text messages, and cell phone calls?

Quality Time

Quality Time

Do you seek more quality time in community, with friends or family, or in private reflection?

Among the core religious practices of Judaism is the weekly celebration of Shabbat, the Sabbath. The great Jewish theologian and social activist, Abraham Joshua Heschel, referred to the Sabbath as a “Palace in Time,” a day of rest, reflection, and reconnection.

In our contemporary age, when so much of life moves so quickly, Shabbat comes every Friday at sunset and beckons us to pause from our work-a-day routines and celebrate the gifts of life.

Importantly, the power of Shabbat is not restricted to the one day a week we celebrate it; by observing various Sabbath practices we can learn how to live the rest of our days with greater focus, joy, and balance.

The Discussion

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A Palace in Time – Questions for Reflection & Discussion
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A Palace in Time – Questions for Reflection & Discussion

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The Journey to & from Shabbat -Questions for Reflection & Discussion
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The Journey to & from Shabbat -Questions for Reflection & Discussion

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We now move from Babylonia to Los Angeles, and from the ancient sages to a contemporary rabbinic voice. We also shift our attention from preparation for Shabbat to its relationship to the other days of the week:

The Journey to & from Shabbat – More Questions
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The Journey to & from Shabbat – More Questions