Why the Focused Rest of Shabbat is Important

Why the Focused Rest of Shabbat is Important :

Rest and action are two poles of existence. Whatever one is doing, one is either resting or exerting oneself. Exertion complements rest and rest complements exertion as day complements night and night complements day. The reader knows from universal experience, that exercise leads to a deeper sleep and that without resting, one cannot have the energy to act. Therefore, the question of primary importance, as with all pairs of opposites, is the question of balance.
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Hanukkah matters -- whether you’re Jewish or not!

Hanukkah matters -- whether you’re Jewish or not | Fox News: "By Rabbi Brad HirschfieldPublished December 08, 2012"

Hannukah celebrates the fact that there is more possibility and potential – in us, in and in our world --than we almost ever allow ourselves to imagine. If we really knew and trusted that single principle, we could overcome many of the challenges we face, and even make some wonderful things happen, for ourselves and for others as well.  It’s a 2,000 year old premise – one which lies at the heart of the successes which Hanukkah celebrates, and one which can guide us to new successes again and again.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/12/08/hanukkah-matters-whether-youre-jewish-or-not/#ixzz2EPWDAB8C

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Remember the Sabbath, says Kentucky doctor-author Matthew Sleeth | Faith & Works

More and more holidays are becoming days of shopping and other business, and Sundays long ago ceased to be quiet days of rest and worship.  A Kentucky doctor and author is part of a growing movement in the opposite direction.  The doctor’s prescription: Keep a Sabbath.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Get a Shabbat Makeover – Jew and the Carrot – Forward.com

Thanksgiving Leftovers Get a Shabbat Makeover – Jew and the Carrot – Forward.com:

With all the cooking that leads up to Thanksgiving — there turkey to prepare, cranberry sauce, all those pies and don’t forget the gravy — no one, not even the most dedicated cooks, wants to exert that energy all over again for Shabbat the following day. But plain leftovers, in the form of a turkey sandwich doesn’t quite seem fitting for Shabbat dinner either. Fortunately, Thanksgiving leftovers can be turned into a flavorful and special Shabbat meal.

REDISCOVERING WISDOM OF SABBATH

http://www.wnd.com/2012/11/christians-rediscovering-wisdom-of-sabbath

WASHINGTON – One of the least noticed and overlooked megatrends in the church today is the renewed interest and practice of the biblical Sabbath.  A new book and video companion by a medical doctor makes the practical case for observing the 4th Commandment – the same way Christians attempt to follow the other nine.  It’s called “24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life,” by Dr. Matthew Sleeth.http://superstore.wnd.com/books/24-6-A-Prescription-for-a-Healthier-Happier-Life-Paperback

Shabbat In Exile - Sandy's Aftermath

http://nyulocal.com/city/2012/11/06/on-the-uws-shabbat-in-exile-was-a-moment-of-community-in-sandys-aftermath/

Not your everyday challah recipe

Not your everyday challah recipe - Israel News | Haaretz Daily Newspaper:

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