Six days we work. Six days we carpool, and cook, and do laundry, and answer telephones, and run around keeping it all together for ourselves and our families.
And on Shabbat, time stops. No carpooling, cooking, laundry, telephones, television, no internet. What a blessing!
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But time “off” like this doesn’t just appear. These blocks of time need to be carved out. To do that, we need to prep everything ahead of time. Really, all you need for Shabbat is time–it arrives whether you’re ready or not. Challah, wine or grape juice, candles, and a festive meal are good. A clean house, crisp bedding, fresh towels, and lights set for your convenience are even better!
Expect more on my Shalom Bayit Book (SBB), Shabbat organization and printables in our near future, but until then, SHABBAT SHALOM!
