Sparks of Spirituality Emanating From Jerusalem ✡ “Sabbath Unto Hashem” – ISRAEL365

October 14, 2016July 11, 2019 Steve Martin 0 Comments

The seventh day is a sabbath unto Hashem thy God,
in it thou shalt not do any manner of work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man-servant,
nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates.

Exodus 20:9 (The Israel Bible™)

וְיוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי שַׁבָּת לַיהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ לֹא תַעֲשֶׂה כָל מְלָאכָה אַתָּה וּבִנְךָ וּבִתֶּךָ עַבְדְּךָ וַאֲמָתְךָ וּבְהֶמְתֶּךָ וְגֵרְךָ אֲשֶׁר בִּשְׁעָרֶיךָ

שמות כ:ט

v’-YOM ha-SHVEE-ee sha-BAT la-Ha-shem e-lo-he-khah lo ta-a-SEH kol m’-la-khah a-tah u’-vin-kha u’-vee-te-KHA av-di-KHA va-a-mat-kha u’-vi-hem-te-kha v’-ger-kha a-SHER bish-a-re-kha

Shabbat Inspiration

We learn in the very first chapter of the Hebrew Bible that after six days spent creating the world and all the beings that live within it, God took the seventh day as a day of rest. Many of the commandments we fulfill are a way of showing God we strive to emulate our Creator and Shabbat is no different. Just as God rested on the seventh day, so too do Jews all over the world refrain for 25 hours from any form of work. In this way, we can show our Beloved Hashem how deeply we cherish Him and His commandments. To welcome in the Sabbath, we are instructed to light the flames and make a special blessing on a cup filled with wine. Doing thus initiatives the serious, spiritual and uplifting day that is Shabbat. You too can fulfill the commandments of the day!

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Menorah of Old Replica Necklace

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Today’s Israel Photo

The stunning sunset on the edge of the Rimon Crater in southern Israel evokes within us a sense of peace and harmony. As the week comes to a close, we take this moment to revel in the sanctity of the Holy Sabbath.

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STEVE & LAURIE MARTIN - LOVE FOR HIS PEOPLE FOUNDERS My good wife Laurie and I (married 45 years), founded Love For His People Ministry in 2010. This work gives love and support to our friends in Israel and other nations with friendship and humanitarian aid. Through social media, Steve's messages, and our Ahava Adventures trips to Israel, the ministry is a growing, effective outreach. Steve has also authored and published 36 books. We live in the Charlotte, NC area and have four adult children, spouses, and eight grandkids. Ahava and shalom with blessings on ye head!