Science confirms it: Sabbath is good for your brain!

For those who believe the Bible was inspired by God, the fact that science often ends up supporting biblical claims is no surprise. Now neuroscience research published in August has shown that taking a day of rest each week results in great mental health benefits. ...researchers discovered that keeping the Sabbath contributed to better sleep and less fatigue during the week, as well as generally improved mental health – regardless of religious observance.

What Churches Hold Services on Saturday?

Traditionally, seventh-day churches including Seventh Day Adventists, Seventh Day Baptists and Church of God (7th Day) have services on Saturday. Roman Catholic Churches offer Saturday mass and a growing number of Evangelical churches provide Saturday evening services.

How My Wife and I Took Back Our Sundays

We have an agreement: One day a week, we do absolutely nothing. In a society obsessed with productivity, this is harder than it should be—but it’s worth it. By Jason Heller

Rabbinic Reflections: My Jewish Christmas

 https://chaddsfordlive.com/2021/12/12/rabbinic-reflections-my-jewish-christmas/

It’s been 11 years since Christmas last fell on a Saturday. It is the longest stretch in a cycle of Christmases on Saturday, falling every six years, then five years, then six years, then 11 years. It is little wonder then that this year is throwing me for a loop.

Like many American Jews, I have inherited traditions to make the most of Christmas. My family spent Christmas Eve eating at Chinese restaurants and Christmas Day at the movie theater. We are more likely to do Chinese takeout these days, and the new COVID spike will keep us home from a theater. That being said, Friday night and Saturday pose a different problem: Shabbat. How do I do my American Jewish Christmas traditions on Shabbat? ...

Three Benefits of Celebrating Shabbat

https://www.aish.com/sh/t/rai/Three-Benefits-of-Celebrating-Shabbat.html

Let go of the illusion!

https://ravjill.com/shabbat-is-the-day-we-let-go-of-the-illusion/

Love Wawa®? Love Shabbat? You’ll love Brian Feldman’s newest project!

http://phindie.com/love-wawa-love-shabbat-youll-love-brian-feldman/

Phindie: What does Shabbat mean to you?
Brian Feldman: For me, it’s a much needed weekly opportunity to slow down and reflect on the profundities of life through a Jewish lens. Some of my fondest memories from childhood were around the dinner table during my family’s Friday night dinners, and whenever I see the lighting of Shabbat candles, it takes me back to those simpler times. It may not be surprising to say that I was raised extremely reform. And yet, I’m now the most religiously observant member of my family, even attending the D.C. synagogue I live across the street from! Although, to be fair, I don’t go every single week. Since February 2, 2018, it’s also meant… Wawa!