Shabbat effect : Jewish wisdom for growth and transformation / Alan Morinis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morinis, Alan, 1949- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sabbath.

Rest--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Rest.

Genre:

Religious materials.

Physical Description:

xii, 178 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Bloomsbury Academic, [2025]

Summary:

"What if one day of rest could transform your entire life? One ofthe most important biblical mandates, so significant that it numbers among the Ten Commandments, is the directive to observe a weekly day of rest. The Shabbat Effect illuminates how the practice of a dayset aside for rest brings about a deep, lasting, and pervasive transformation of character, not just on that seventh day but every day.Drawing on venerable Jewish sources as well as the experiences of contemporary practitioners, this user-friendly and accessible guide explores the eight essential traits that reflect the true meaning of Shabbat. Rooted in the 1,100-year-old Jewish tradition of Mussar as well as the experiences of contemporary practitioners, this accessible guide offers a radical and moving exploration of how the practiceof Shabbat enhances and refines core traits of character. Readers will find that it contributes immeasurably to their enjoyment of life, as well as helping them fulfill their highest human potential."-- Provided by publisher.

The Shabbat Effect examines how the weekly practice of Shabbat can foster sustained personal growth and character development. Drawing on classical Jewish sources--especially the Mussar tradition--as well as contemporary accounts, Alan Morinis outlines eight key character traits that Shabbat can help cultivate. The book presents Shabbat not only as a day of rest but as a structured discipline that can enhance well-being, deepen self-awareness, and support ongoing ethical and spiritual refinement.

Contents:

Awareness

Rest

Enoughness

Joy

Peace and harmony

Silence

Trust

Holiness.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798881807870

OCLC:

1519548539

Publisher Number:

90103215050