Rebecca Katz

In The Sabbath, Heschel attempts to reawaken the spirituality and holiness of the Sabbath, and impart the wisdom and gifts it can bring to those who observe the Sabbath.

“In The Sabbath, Heschel attempts to reawaken the spirituality and holiness of the Sabbath, and impart the wisdom and gifts it can bring to those who observe the Sabbath. After reading Heschel’s work, I connected the Sabbath tradition with my community’s dinner, despite the religious disparities. Aspects of the Sabbath tradition are present in many meal rituals.”
Passing the Salt: How Eating Together Creates Community

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