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Lynda Hoffman of Temple Ohabei Salom in Brookline, MA writes:

"I would prefer to go to Friday night services, but my multiple disabilities and age make it impossible.  My personal assistant (who is also Jewish) and I, Light Shabbat candles, have dinner and watch a movie together!
It is agreat way to have a low key shabbat and I am already in bed when the movie is over."

As conversations about Shabbat have begun to flow, we are beginning to hear great stories from those who use their time on Shabbat to do the mitzvah of Bikkur Cholim, visiting the sick, and also spending time with the elderly and housebound members of their communities.
For example, Judy Lundy from B'nai Israel in Charleston, WV shared with us that after Shabbat lunch, she prepares bud vases with flowers, from the bimah flowers, and takes them with her when she visits those of the congregation that are either just unable to attend, or in the hospital, or sick at home. "I find this a pleasant and enjoyable and very satisfying way to spend my Shabbat" she says.

If you have such a story, or similar ideas for mitzvot we can do on Shabbat, please share them with us as well!
 
 
 

"Shabbat reminds us of the awesome work of creation and the potential holiness of daily life. Traditionally, Shabbat begins with tzedakah ("righteous" charitable giving). Before lighting candles and entering the seventh day, we help "create the world" by sharing our bounty with others."


Ritualwell.org is a fantastic resource that now has an entire page devoted to Shabbat, including blessings, readings, poems, and prayers for Shabbat, as well as seven fantastic tzedakah ideas for Shabbat.


Try them out and let us know how they enhance your own Sabbath experience.


Shabbat Shalom!