Inspired Around the Shabbat Table:
A step-by-step Shabbat guide with insights and humor, stories and anecdotes from Kiddush to Havdalah
As Shluchim, we are always looking for new and original insights to share at the Shabbos table -- either about Shabbos in general, or regarding a particular custom the guests will experience. “Inspired Around the Shabbat Table” contains 16 pages of brief and stirring insights. Each insight can be used as is, or serve as a catalyst for a longer talk. They also can easily be inserted into any Shabbat sermon.
Contents:
- An Introduction to Shabbat
The Shabbat facelift
- Shalom Aleichem
Guess who's coming to dinner?
- Woman of Valor
A mandatory love song
- An Introduction to Kiddush (evening)
The Monk Cried, the Jews Celebrate
- Challah: The Manna Challenge
Flying Kosher Delicatessen
Three Mini D’var Torahs for the Shabbat Table:
- Shavat Vaiynafash – G-d Exhaled
Rhythm of Creation
- The Unforgettable Shabbat
The Chinese Bamboo Tree
- Island of Holiness in a Secular World
A Heavenly Vacation Package
- Mayim Achronim
Beverly Hills and “Sodomite salt”
- Grace After Meals
The psychologist’s exhibition
Two Introductions to Kiddush (day)
- Kiddush: To Be Fully Free
So You Say You Want a Revolution? Try the Shabbat
- Kiddush: Only Goodness Shall Pursue Me
Bring on the nudging!
- The Soulful Havdalah
Farewell, my love
