Dr. Ron Wolfson
Celebrate the joy of “making
Shabbat” each week in your home—with rituals,
prayers, blessings, food, and song.
This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the
classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more
ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day.
An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect
of Shabbat, including:
- History and meaning
- How to prepare
- Rituals, prayers, and blessings
(step-by-step)
- The Sabbath day
- Havdalah
- Songs and prayers in English,
Hebrew, and Yiddish (with clear transliterations)
- Recipes for traditional and modern
foods to spice up the Shabbat menu
- Family activities to enhance the
experience
Enriched by real-life voices sharing
practical suggestions and advice, this creative resource helps
us to reacquaint ourselves with time-tested traditions and
discover old and new ways to celebrate Shabbat, including
biblically-inspired songs and games, Shabbat-related crafts,
and more family-tested ideas.
“A comprehensive, rich resource for
teachers and students of Judaism’s greatest
gift—the Sabbath.”
—Anita
Diamant, author of The New Jewish Baby Book and
How to Be a
Jewish Parent
“Ron Wolfson is the ideal guide for
a family learning to celebrate Shabbat. He is intimate, funny,
knowledgeable, and creative. Shabbat offers his accessible
wisdom to families everywhere.”
—Rabbi
David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los
Angeles; author of
Teaching
Your Children about God
“Ron Wolfson is an outstanding
teacher. He helps us to see the world through Shabbat eyes and
gives us the gift of a Sabbath heart.”
—Sandy
Eisenberg Sasso, author of God’s Paintbrush and
Adam &
Eve’s First Sunset: God’s New Day
“Shabbat is particularly valuable for those who are
entering Judaism for the first time and who are looking for a
nurturing, supportive, and informative guide to help them on
their journey in. We welcome them and we thank Dr.
Wolfson.”
—Rabbi
Kerry M. Olitzky, executive
director, Jewish Outreach Institute; author of The Rituals & Practices of a Jewish Life: A
Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal
“Ron Wolfson has a great gift for
making Jewish practices dynamic, and endowing them with
spiritual depth. This book will help make the Shabbat, the most
important day in the Jewish week, the most important day in
your week, as well.”
—Rabbi
Joseph Telushkin, author of The Book of Jewish Values and Jewish Literacy
About the Art of Jewish Living Series
The Art of Jewish Living, a project of the
Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs and the University of
Judaism, is a series of books designed for adults and families
seeking to enter into the center of Jewish life. Each features
real Jewish families reflecting on their experiences with
Jewish practice, along with detailed information and
instruction on the performance and meaning of Jewish
celebration.
