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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:24 pm
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:47 am
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:15 pm
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:54 pm
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I found this really neat quote on the subject of Shabbat in a Jewish Gaians guild thread (I'm keeping it anonymous):
Quote: Quote: Anonymous Wrote: ... i wanna go to a nice law school and become rich myself.. and eventually, I want to find a nice guy or girl as a spouse to keep shobbat with.. Call me crazy, but I find some aspects of shabbat romantic. That's not crazy at all, Anonymous! Shabbat is definitely special, and all the things about Shabbat contribute to a feeling of romance in the air. Picture it with me. You've cleaned the house, and it smells lovely and looks very tidy and presentable. You've had a bath or shower, gotten your best clothes on, maybe put on cologne or some kind of jewellery, shined your shoes, fixed your hair nicely or put on a fancier-than-everyday kippah or scarf. You've got a really beautiful dinner prepared. The table is set with the best dishes, a tasty wine, and the good silver. The candles are just waiting to be lit. There's a whirlwind of preparation, and then a few seconds of intensity and anticipation as someone strikes a match and lights the candles. The blessing is said with closed eyes and in hushed, heartfelt tones which can still be heard by those listening for them. All whisper back, "Amein," in supportive agreement. The romantic date has begun, the romance begun 3,800 years ago, the consecrated courtship and marriage of Yisrael and Hashem. No wonder the Talmudic sages said it was a special mitzvah (sacred obligation) to make love to one's spouse on Shabbat!
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:11 pm
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:04 am
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:34 am
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:44 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:11 pm
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