For the second time, we "made" Shabbat at the end of class on Thursday. The first time was a couple of week's ago.
You know, if you tell folks you're a rabbi, you get roped into these things. A little candlelighting, a little motzi and a little kiddush. Ah, the fun of it all. I know I'm recorded on some student digital cameras. At least my voice was back in shape this week (previously I had a serious cough and was hoarse - all from sleeping under the fan the wrong way in that hot dorm room!!).
This week our teacher brought her guitar and a classmate brought her violin. We invited the class next door to join us for blessings, songs and goodies. Only about half the students are Jewish, most are not Americans - lots of learning in many ways.
I attempted a little drash in Hebrew. Brief, simple, but OK, I guess.
It was fun seeing the 20-something gals from Denmark, Belgium, Germany etc. join in with the basics - songs, blessings. The distance between our continents seemed much smaller AND it is a reminder of the common element that Jews around the world have when they gather to celebrate.
May your Shabbat be peaceful and full of blessings, family, friends, guests, songs and goodies.
Rabbi Heath
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