Reviews
"Moving.... Fresh [and] new, filled with ancient wisdom. Readers will want to use this book for reflection and teaching around the Shabbat table." - Dr. Arthur Green , author, Seek My Face: A Jewish Mystical Theology "Displays the spiritual depths that reside within Jewish religious teaching and practice.... Unlocks the divinity that dwells in the timeless spirituality of the day." - Rabbi David Ellenson , president, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion "An inspiring gift to all those who wish to sanctify the Sabbath and create a day of holiness to uplift their souls." - Professor Susannah Heschel , Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College "Extraordinary ... ushers us into the very heart of time and soul.... Filled with insight and delight." - Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, PhD , dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies; vice president, American Jewish University "[A] gift. Brings us not only insight and intention but also spiritual practices to help deepen the experience of Shabbat." - Rabbi Laura Geller , senior rabbi, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills "Rich nourishment for the modern soul. Learned, lucid, inspiring and sacred." - Rabbi David Wolpe , Sinai Temple, Los Angeles "A rich, literate and compelling banquet for anyone interested in 'guarding the Sabbath day' and 'making it a delight.'" - Rabbi Lawrence Kushner , Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco; author, I'm God; You're Not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego "Illuminate[s] the intentional sacred practice of the Sabbath-the quintessential Jewish gift to the world.... A profound and accessible companion for today's spiritual seeker." - Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg , Institute for Jewish Spirituality "Beautifully captures the soul of Shabbat.... A must-have resource for personal and family celebration!" - Dr. Ron Wolfson , Fingerhut Professor of Education, American Jewish University; author, Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath "Inspiring.... Allow this spirit-filled work to open your heart and soul to the inner mysteries of Shabbat. You will be elevated and enriched!" - Rabbi Marcia Prager , author, The Path of Blessing: Experiencing the Energy and Abundance of the Divine "Weaving together gems of Hasidic teachings ... offers us spiritual exercises that nurture an illumined clarity of mind and heart." - Rabbi Jonathan Slater , co-director of programs, Institute for Jewish Spirituality; author, Mindful Jewish Living: Compassionate Practice, "Moving.... Fresh [and] new, filled with ancient wisdom. Readers will want to use this book for reflection and teaching around the Shabbat table." -- Dr. Arthur Green , author, Seek My Face: A Jewish Mystical Theology "Displays the spiritual depths that reside within Jewish religious teaching and practice.... Unlocks the divinity that dwells in the timeless spirituality of the day." -- Rabbi David Ellenson , president, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion "An inspiring gift to all those who wish to sanctify the Sabbath and create a day of holiness to uplift their souls." -- Professor Susannah Heschel , Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College "Extraordinary ... ushers us into the very heart of time and soul.... Filled with insight and delight." -- Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, PhD , dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies; vice president, American Jewish University "[A] gift. Brings us not only insight and intention but also spiritual practices to help deepen the experience of Shabbat." -- Rabbi Laura Geller , senior rabbi, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills "Rich nourishment for the modern soul. Learned, lucid, inspiring and sacred." -- Rabbi David Wolpe , Sinai Temple, Los Angeles "A rich, literate and compelling banquet for anyone interested in 'guarding the Sabbath day' and 'making it a delight.'" -- Rabbi Lawrence Kushner , Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco; author, I'm God; You're Not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego "Illuminate[s] the intentional sacred practice of the Sabbath--the quintessential Jewish gift to the world.... A profound and accessible companion for today's spiritual seeker." -- Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg , Institute for Jewish Spirituality "Beautifully captures the soul of Shabbat.... A must-have resource for personal and family celebration!" -- Dr. Ron Wolfson , Fingerhut Professor of Education, American Jewish University; author, Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath "Inspiring.... Allow this spirit-filled work to open your heart and soul to the inner mysteries of Shabbat. You will be elevated and enriched!" -- Rabbi Marcia Prager , author, The Path of Blessing: Experiencing the Energy and Abundance of the Divine "Weaving together gems of Hasidic teachings ... offers us spiritual exercises that nurture an illumined clarity of mind and heart." -- Rabbi Jonathan Slater , co-director of programs, Institute for Jewish Spirituality; author, Mindful Jewish Living: Compassionate Practice
