Contemporary Shabbat Practice

“The meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate time rather than space. Six days a week we live under the tyranny of things of space; on the Sabbath we try to become attuned to holiness in time. It is a day on which we are called upon to share in what is eternal in time, to turn from the results of creation to the mystery of creation; from the world of creation to the creation of the world.” –Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath, 1951
 

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“That he may lead wisely and justly … with the highest and best intentions for all”

A prayer for the new U.S. president that asks for love and justice to trump hate

Breathe in and welcome the Shabbat Bride

“Oneness is Emptiness and Emptiness is oneness”

Guided meditation focused on the flames of the Shabbat candles

The Queen is in the field. / The King is in the field. / They have come together, / To bless us

A prayer and call to action while lighting candles

An original song based on Song of Songs composed for a lesbian wedding

An original song based on lyrics from Song of Songs celebrating female same-sex love

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