Abraham Joshua Heschel's book The Sabbath concisely and wisely explains the significance of the weekly celebration. One passage spoke volumes to me about why we consecrate this period of time in our busy week:
"For where shall the likeness of God be found? There is no quality that space has in common with the essence of God. There is not enough freedom on the top of the mountain; there is not enough glory in the silence of the sea. Yet the likeness of God can be found in time, which is eternity in disguise." (p.16).
Time in Judaism is marked by the holidays and festivals that reflect the seasons, cycles of return, the journey of our lives. Time is very important in Judaism. God gave us the ability to wield our powers and abilities in space, and we apply those to the work we do in the lives we lead. Time, however, is God's own domain. God blesses us when we take the time to be in God-time, and the Sabbath is one such opportunity. In this Time we pray, reflect, express gratitude, and experience some of that eternity.
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- Marlene Ruderman
- I've lived in basically two places in my life, east coast and west coast. My license plate says "BOS 2 OC" which sums that up. I love the Red Sox, the Pats, and the Celtics. On the east coast, I was heavily involved in the healing community that existed in and around CT, including a private counseling practice. I studied Reiki Healing, Shamanic Healing, and Jewish Shamanism. I put much of that knowledge into my healing practice. Since moving to the OC, I've strayed somewhat from that part of my life. My part time job at a flight school appeals to my need to interact with positive people, and my small part time practice coaching people appeals to the healing side of me.
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