It just occurred to me that I have never done a post about why Shabbat is so special to me. Here we go:
1. First and foremost, on Shabbat I do not make myself do anything I do not want to do. Shabbat is a day of rest.
2. On Shabbat, I get the chance to daven (pray) three times a day, instead of my usual twice. I also get to wear my tallit (prayer shawl).
3. Very often, I get the honor of leading something (or two or even occasionally three somethings) during services.
4. Shabbat is a time for friends and family.
5. On Shabbat, Rosh Hodesh, and holidays, I daven out of the siddur (prayer book) I received in first grade. This feels special to me every time.
6. On Shabbat I get to take a nap!
7. On Shabbat we sing some of my favorite songs!
8. Shabbat is a great opportunity to just live in the moment, which is something we all need to do more.
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- I am a bipolar, Jewish young adult (had my Hebrew birthday, the one I count, and turned 23 this past January) who also suffers from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. I love life and I live for my best friends: they are my purpose and my reason for trying so hard. I remain passionately devoted to those I love; I will not let my disorders make me totally self-centered. I like to read, write, and sew. My Rabbinical school plans did not work out, and I am now hoping to go into the field of Early Childhood Education. Please note: I am currently maintaining only Carried in His Hands. Enjoy!
Are you Reform or Condervative maybe? It's been a while since I saw a girl wear tallit and tefillin, even if I attend a Renewalist shul. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Shabbat is such a wonderful day, I love it, too. It's our only weekend day, so it's not always as calm as I wish, but it's still awesome.
Hevel,
ReplyDeleteI don't quite know what sort of Jew I am (I don't like neat little boxes), but I daven with a Conservative minyan.