The temperature was warm outside and the atmosphere was as warm and friendly inside. Once again, Don and Judy Belmont graciously opened their home and hosted our Shabbat Services last Friday evening.
Shabbat Services in a home setting provide an intimate environment in which to share our worship Service. Bringing God into our hearts is a personal and meaningful experience, made all the more endearing when you are seated on a comfortable couch, listening to the birds outside an open window while watching the sunset through the neighbor’s trees.
Listening to Cantor chant Haftorah, we are transported back to the time of the Ancients as they gathered around a fire in a setting as intimate as our own. The Home-based Shabbat Service allows us the opportunity to discuss the Torah portion, rather than just listen. This change in venue, every once in awhile, is refreshing.
Our Judaism is such that we can take it anywhere and everywhere. We can be just as engaged in our worship whether it takes place in a synagogue, a park or a friendly home.
A very big thank you to Don and Judy Belmont for opening their home and allowing us this very special experience.
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