Customs, Prayers, Stories & ZemirosWith so many English-language books on the market today about Shabbos, why publish yet another one? The answer is simple: This one is by Rabbi Abraham Twerski, M.D. He is unique, and his book is unique. No one duplicates his flavor and warmth. so no one can better convey what Shabbos means.As a descendant of an illustrious Chassidic dynasty, Rabbi Twerski exudes generations of holy insights and Jewish wisdom. And as an eminent psychiatrist, he possesses over five decades of first-hand observations on what truly satisfies the human spirit.In The Shabbos Companion, Rabbi Twerski weaves a tapestry of insightful stories, halachic background, and rich commentary on the customs, songs, and prayers with which we welcome the Shabbos and infuse our homes and tables with its spirit of holiness and joy. As we sing, in Lechah Dodi on Friday evening, the holy Sabbath is the mekor haberachah - the source of blessing.Rabbi Twerski follows the lead of the prophet Isaiah, who refers to Shabbos as oneg - a delight. Indeed it is - a delight, a pleasure, a day on which to enjoy our closeness to the Creator. Rabbi Twerski includes numerous delightful stories, some new, some centuries old, which will illuminate the soul of every celebrant. His treatment of the Sabbath Eve will bring readers a deeper sense of the significance and the rewards of Shabbos observance. As he writes:Shabbos is the lifeblood of Judaism. When the Syrian-Greeks sought to uproot Judaism, they forbade observance of Shabbos. While we speak of the importance of a Jew being a "shomer Shabbos" (lit. guardian of Shabbos), there is truth in the statement that "far more than Israel has safeguarded the Shabbos, the Shabbos has safeguarded Israel.This volume will help us appreciate how much the Shabbos safeguards us - and we, in turn, will cherish the Shabbos more and more. table{border-collapse:collapse}td{background-color:#efefef;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px}th{font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px} Sku: TSCH Author: Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski Isbn 10: 1422605914 Isbn 13: 9781422605912 Pages: 284 Size: 6.3" x 9.3" Binding: Hardcover Date: 11/30/2007 Imprint: Artscroll Mesorah Publications
