Category Archives: Shabbos

Zemiros

In the name of the Maggid [of Mezritch]: “The zemiros of Shabbos are the wings of the Shabbos seudos, to bring them up on high.” ~ Rebbe Yechezkel of Kuzmir zt”l

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What a Great Segula!

On erev Shabbos it is a mitzvah to taste the dishes that are prepared for Shabbos (Magen Avraham 260:101).  We say in musaf shemona esrei of Shabbos, “Those who save it will merit long life.”  This refers to people who … Continue reading

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Inspection

The Zohar says: When Shabbos arrives, the Shechinah comes down and inspects the home of a Jew.  If the Shabbos table is set, and the rooms are neat and clean, the Shechinah says, “This home is for Me.”  Otherwise, the … Continue reading

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Experience Shabbos during the Week

It is not enough for us to enjoy Shabbos only once a week.  We should try to experience the otherworldly delight and joy of Shabbos on weekdays as well.  Anyone who is content to wait for his reward from Hashem … Continue reading

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Husbands, try this tonight

Shabbos evening upon returning from Maariv, Rav Simcha Zissel Ziv zt”l would pause for a while in the entrance of his home to study all the Shabbos preparations.  He would observe the beautifully set table and the many delicious foods … Continue reading

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A Taste of Shabbos

Master of the World, You gave me fish for Shabbos; You gave me meat for Shabbos; Please give me Shabbos for Shabbos! ~ R’ Shlomo Karliner zt’l

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Ka Echsof – {song}

God – I long for the sweetness of the Shabbos, which becomes the twin and becomes united with Your treasured Nation. ~ R’ Aharon of Karlin zt”l You are in for a treat today.  If you don’t know this song, … Continue reading

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Written on Your Heart + free music download

You can keep every Shabbos to the letter of the law, but you haven’t kept Shabbos yet.  Unless Shabbos reaches the High Heart, the deepest, deepest, deepest, the highest place in your heart, you didn’t feel it yet.  What is … Continue reading

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The Light of Shabbos

On the Sabbath, radiance shines forth from the World to Come – the place from which all light streams forth – shining in every direction.  It brings joy, gladness, light and freedom. ~ The Zohar To learn about The Shabbos … Continue reading

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The Deeper Message of Shabbos

For the Talmudic Rabbis, the Sabbath was seen as a gift from God – something of heavenly origin given down here to us.  But for mystics, the message is deeper.  The Sabbath is an event within God.  Through prayer, study … Continue reading

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