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Shabbat – An Island in Time : Jewish Essentials - Part 2

The holy day of Shabbat is more than just a day of rest. Discover the what, how and why of this special day we were gifted. This class is the second of a six-part lecture series titled ‘The Essentials,’ which introduces the foundations of Jewish life and living.

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Topics:	Shabbat

By Shlomo Bistritzky

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Sharon Naples, FL April 4, 2023

Thank you for this fantastic potato kugle Reply

Susan Martin Biburg May 11, 2021

How important is it that they be Yukon Gold potatoes? I have so-called early potatoes called Annabelle. They are supposedly "fest-kochend" which I guess means they don't dissolve or get mealy. Should I use the more floury, more mealy type of potatoe? Because your batter looks very gooey. Reply

Anonymous Germany October 29, 2018

Thank you so much for these valuable lessons. I am a Moroccan ExMuslim living in Germany
Toda Raba Reply

Esther Herat Newfoundland, Canada July 3, 2017

Jewish Essentials Part 2 I am just doing this and feel so empowered. Thank you Rabbi Shlomo Reply

Anonymous New York July 5, 2016

regarding 'catching up' with the community during shabbat Wonderful and inspiring, thank you. I am confused about two comments Rabbi said. He mentions two examples about the benefit of the community during shabbat. One is someone that mentions he lost his jib, and before kiddush was over got some leads for new job. Another says he is having spouse problems and gets help during shabbat. My question/confusion is, wouldn't those two topics be part of the topics we are not supposed to be talking about during shabbat? Reply

Michelle Brown-Ayala Las Vegas November 27, 2015

Priorities I can't help but think that if everyone took this time to reconnect and re-energize there would be an overall reduction in divorce, depression, anxiety and stress in the world that is so prevalent today. Thank you for this message. Reply

Gema February 11, 2015

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful !

I am not a jew. I´m interested in your knowledge which
really gives meaning to my life.

The perspective, the explanations given, everything is so in
its place, everything happens for a reason, awareness, responsibility,
everything , every word becomes alive.

Thank you for sharing. It is a blessing. Reply

Anonymous Shelton via jewisholympia.com November 2, 2013

God is doing avante-garde things still This presentation was very informative; giving an over-all picture. I am not jewish. I do appreciate the perspectives you gave, very meaningful on many levels. :) Reply

Gavriel April 18, 2012

As I sit As I sit and stare out of my one room home I have the hope that my oasis ,my rest will appear .I see all Jews sitting at the calm beaches of the sands of time on Shabbat. The word relaxing now has more meaning than ever, as when the words can come to peace of the Mitzvahs we have done.When the connection to HaShem is so clear yet we are not perplexed.When there it is no longer barriers between are actions and our thoughts which are pure kindness on this day.We are together we are one and HaShem has much joy that we now understand what is the past .Before we had scares of our own doing but healing is our strength. Problems in our lives help shape the good merit for our future.The waters are still and clean as well as our souls are pure and bright .I will no longer am just me,I will be what HaShem made me to be body and soul. Reply

Ms. Whitney Metts April 18, 2012

teachings Please never stop telling these wonderful messages. It is the very best part of my day. Reply

Anonymous london March 4, 2012

good lecture,10/10! Reply

mikke baytown, tx/usa March 2, 2012

my soul WOW!!!
thank you... Reply

Marat Dreyshner richmond, canada January 11, 2012

Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky is very thorough and has greatly helped in answering some of our question on how to start and continue a kosher home and a jewish traditions. Reply

Patricia Ardavin Alpharetta, GA, USA December 21, 2011

Shabbat I did learn today a very important lesson.
Thank You!!! Reply

Aimee Carter Salt Lake City, UT April 25, 2011

Truly enjoyable Rabbi Bistritzky I really enjoy listening to your lectures. The stories are wonderful and the presentation of material is easy to understand and highly engrossing. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I now have a greater understanding and new found appreciation of Shabbat. Reply

felipe de jesus zamudio alejandre Queretaro, Queretaro,Mexico September 1, 2010

SHABBAT Thank you for this spiritual bread. How wonderful and easy to learn when one opens the eyes of the spirit. This is eternal wisdom to transform lives not only mine but others. Thank you again. Reply

Debby Welman Los Angeles, California June 10, 2010

Shabbat an Island in Time What a stimulating lecture. Such a dignified Rabbi. Rabbi Shlomo was instrumental in bringing a young man to Torah and Mitzvot. My daughter who has been religious all her life is now married to that young man. Reply

Claude Kingston, Jamaica April 24, 2010

Shabbat Thanks for the teaching on the Shabbat. I am a non Jew who keep the Sabbath and the Lev 23 holy days. Howver, I answer my cellphone when fellow brethren call, I turn on my stove as we are not so constrain by our teaching, I have to drive to worship as it is far away, I go on the Internet as there is lots of spiritual teaching like yours, I listen to the main newscast on radio, no TV. But, as I say, I am Gentile who practice Jewish tradition. Reply

Chani Benjaminson, chabad.org April 19, 2010

More classes Thank you! We don't yet have other classes by the Rabbi on Shabbat. Reply

Anonymous ABQ, NM April 18, 2010

Shabbat Are there any more videos recorded by Shlomo Bistritzky which go into more details about observing the laws of the Shabbat? He is fantastic. Reply

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