The Sabbath Soul: Mystical Reflections on the Transformative Power of Holy Time
"Moving and deeply poetic...a fresh, new document filled with ancient wisdom. Readers will want to use this book for reflection and teaching around the Shabbat table."--Rabbi Arthur Green, PhD, author ofRadical Judaism"Professor Fishbane assembles many of Hasidism's key spiritual teachings on Shabbos into a rich, literate, and compelling banquet... He wisely guides us through them all and Judaism's spiritual center. We are all in his debt."  --Rabbi Lawrence Kushner"Eitan Fishbane's book is an inspiring gift to all those who wish to sanctify the Sabbath and create a day of holiness to uplift their souls."--Professor Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth College"The Sabbath Soul is rich nourishment for the modern soul.  Learned, lucid, inspiring and sacred."  --Rabbi David Wolpe, author ofWhy Faith Matters"Moving.... Fresh [and] new, filled with ancient wisdom. Readers will want to use this book for reflection and teaching around the Shabbat table."—Dr. Arthur Green, author,Seek My Face: A Jewish Mystical Theology"Displays the spiritual depths that reside within Jewish religious teaching and practice.... Unlocks the divinity that dwells in the timeless spirituality of the day."—Rabbi David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion“An inspiring gift to all those who wish to sanctify the Sabbath and create a day of holiness to uplift their souls.”—Professor Susannah Heschel, Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College“Extraordinary … ushers us into the very heart of time and soul.... Filled with insight and delight.”—Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, PhD, dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies; vice president, American Jewish University“[A] gift. Brings us not only insight and intention but also spiritual practices to help deepen the experience of Shabbat.”—Rabbi Laura Geller, senior rabbi, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills“Rich nourishment for the modern soul. Learned, lucid, inspiring and sacred.”—Rabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles“A rich, literate and compelling banquet for anyone interested in 'guarding the Sabbath day' and 'making it a delight.'”—Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco; author,I’m God; You’re Not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego“Illuminate[s] the intentional sacred practice of the Sabbath—the quintessential Jewish gift to the world.... A profound and accessible companion for today’s spiritual seeker.”—Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, Institute for Jewish Spirituality“Beautifully captures the soul of Shabbat…. A must-have resource for personal and family celebration!”—Dr. Ron Wolfson, Fingerhut Professor of Education, American Jewish University;author,Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath“Inspiring…. Allow this spirit-filled work to open your heart and soul to the inner mysteries of Shabbat. You will be elevated and enriched!”—Rabbi Marcia Prager, author,The Path of Blessing: Experiencing the Energyand Abundance of the Divine“Weaving together gems of Hasidic teachings … offers us spiritual exercises that nurture an illumined clarity of mind and heart.”—Rabbi Jonathan Slater, co-director of programs, Institute for Jewish Spirituality;author,Mindful Jewish Living: Compassionate Practice