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Judith Shulevitz: The World of Shabbos [Shabbos 2/3]
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76 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to author and journalist Judith Shulevitz about the world of Shabbos.Through The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time, Judith introduced the secular world to the concept of Shabbos. She explores the power of a day of rest and the communal aspect that elevates it.- Does a secular Shabbos of unplugging work?- What is so radical about observing Shabbos?- How important is community for one’s Shabbos practice? Tune in to hear a conversation about the world of Shabbos.For more, visit https://18forty.org/shabbos/.Judith is a journalist, editor, author, and critic. She is currently a contributing op-ed writer for The New York Times. Judith’s book, The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time, is a deep exploration of our favorite day of rest, from its ancient origins until today. This book weaves together the story of a day but also the story of one person, with ideas and memories melting into each other. Judith joins us to talk about the complex beauty, and challenges, of Shabbos.
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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