This past weekend kicked off the long-awaited summer season. There are vacations, field trips, weekend getaways, etc. All of which takes us away from our weekly Shabbat Service. We here at Temple Shirat Shalom understand that the comings and goings of our everyday lives sometimes gets in the way of our worship.
But we don’t have to sacrifice our observance because of activities that take us away from our synagogue. Judaism is such that wherever you are you can observe Shabbat by lighting the candles and saying the Blessings. As Cantor Sussman always guides us, breathe in the peacefulness of Shabbat and breathe out the stress of your week. Even if you are unable to light the candles … you can still sit with your eyes closed and be mindful and grateful of all you are blessed with on this earth.
Of course, if you were home, we would love to have you come and worship with us. There is nothing better than to worship with a warm and friendly community and, also, share a bit of wine and a Wegman’s dessert.
But if life gets in the way and you find yourself “on the road” for a summer getaway, remember your Blessings, remember to be at peace with yourself and remember.. Shabbat Happens.
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