Inspired Around the Shabbat Table

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