Holidays - ShabbatTo a person looking from the outside, Shabbat might appear to be restrictive. A cursory glance at its traditional prohibitions might lead one to assume that it is day lacking joy and spirit. Yet experienced from within, it is just the reverse. Shabbat is a glorious release from weekday concerns and routine pressures. It is a day of peace, tranquility, inner joy and spiritual uplift accompanied by song and delight. Shabbat is a precious treasure. It is a time for families to gather around their dining room tables. A time of sharing, resting, singing, walking, eating, praying and loving. Truly, God has given no more precious gift to Israel! Additional Resources  Home Service for Erev Shabbat Shaar LaSiddur - Transliteration and Service Guide Companion to Siddur Sim Shalom Kabbalat Shabbat Summer Style - Music (MP3 Format) Ramah Shabbat CD - Music (MP3 Format) MyJewishLearning.com - Gateway to Jewish Exploration JewishEncyclopedia.com - Online Jewish Encyclopedia Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life |