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#shabbat — Public Fediverse posts

Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #shabbat, aggregated by home.social.

  1. Ώπα! 💣

    "A #Melbourne #Greek #restaurant has rejected online hate and a #bomb threat after hosting a joint #Jewish-Greek cultural evening.

    On #Facebook, the owner insists it will keep bringing the communities together. Last Friday the #MediterraneanGreekTavern in #Elsternwick staged a night that mixed the two traditions.

    Guests dressed in white, #challah sat beside Greek dishes, prayers were said, and a #bouzouki band played #HavaNagila alongside music from #ZorbatheGreek.

    The dinner marked six months of #Shabbat Club #Australia.

    [...]

    Earlier nights have been held at other Melbourne spots. Friday’s larger gathering had a long waiting list.

    The next day the restaurant posted warmly about the young crowd. Supportive replies came first, then a surge of abuse via #socialmedia.

    Commenters called the hosts sell-outs, accused them of supporting “#genocide killers,” urged that #Jews be #deported, and one reportedly openly called for the tavern to be #bombed."

    jwire.com.au/greek-tavern-repo

  2. ⭕Les terroristes #Israéliens déployés à #Gaza à travers le #Shabbat célèbrent en apportant des boissons alcoolisées et de #l'arak pour tenir un dîner de #Shabbat approprié le long de la soi-disant ligne jaune de #Gaza.

     #Israel-Genocide-Tracker

  3. ⭕Les terroristes #Israéliens déployés à #Gaza à travers le #Shabbat célèbrent en apportant des boissons alcoolisées et de #l'arak pour tenir un dîner de #Shabbat approprié le long de la soi-disant ligne jaune de #Gaza.

     #Israel-Genocide-Tracker

  4. ⭕Les terroristes #Israéliens déployés à #Gaza à travers le #Shabbat célèbrent en apportant des boissons alcoolisées et de #l'arak pour tenir un dîner de #Shabbat approprié le long de la soi-disant ligne jaune de #Gaza.

     #Israel-Genocide-Tracker

  5. Shabbat can rebuild young evangelicals’ ties to Israel

    Favorable views of the Israeli people among evangelicals – long the most reliably pro-Israel constituency in American life…
    #NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #America #breakingnews #ChristianZionism #Christianity #efratisrael #Israel #Shabbat #zionism
    newsbeep.com/713046/

  6. A Very Special Shabbat Shalom Friends 🕯️🕯

    One year.

    For fifty two weeks, something quiet and beautiful has been happening on my Facebook page. Every Friday I share a Shabbat greeting, and my community there sends back photographs of Shabbat. I gather them into a montage and send that light back out to everyone.

    This week is the last one. And it turned out so lovely that I wanted to share it here too, with all of you, wherever you follow me

    Thank you for the candles. The tables set and waiting. The quiet corners of your homes on a Friday evening. You did not just send photographs. You let me see how Shabbat actually lives inside your houses and inside your hearts, and being trusted with that is not a small thing

    There is a reason this fit so naturally alongside teaching Hebrew. A language is not really a set of words. It is a way people have found, over thousands of years, to say here I am to one another

    Thank you for a year of light.

    Shabbat Shalom 💙

    #ShabbatShalom #Shabbat #JewishLife

  7. This traditional stuff is almost quaint now. Psychologically speaking I guess.

    "A #swastika was painted on #TempleShalom in #Wheeling, #WestVirginia, last week. Wheeling is about 60 miles southwest of #Pittsburgh.

    The #Nazi symbol was painted on the #Reform congregation’s wall on Thursday, Aug. 13 and was removed before #Shabbat services on Aug. 14.

    The congregation’s #Rabbi #JoshuaLief told the Herald-Star that police are investigating the act, calling it a “#hatecrime.”

    jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.

  8. "The #Detroit #RidefortheLiving is one of many around the globe that are adjuncts to the original Ride for the Living, held every year in #Poland. The original Ride begins at the nefarious #Nazi #concentrationcamp at #Auschwitz- #Birkenau, Poland, and ends at the #Jewish Community Center in #Kraków, Poland.

    This international Ride for the Living takes place over four days in Poland in June. It features a 60-mile #bike ride as well as other activities related to the #Holocaust and Jewish community #history. It ends with a #Shabbat dinner. Most important, the Ride commemorates those who were lost in the Holocaust and the resilience of the Jewish people. It’s an impressive event. Just ask Cheryl and Arnie Berlin who took the Ride in Poland (June 7, 2018).

    The JCC in Kraków is a prime exemplar for survival and resilience. Before World War II, Poland had the largest Jewish population in #Europe at 3 million."

    thejewishnews.com/culture/ride

  9. Shabbat Shalom Substack Friends 🕯️🕯️

    I posted my Shabbat Reflection this morning and invite you to read it.

    hebrewbyinbal.substack.com/p/t

    It centers around the question, “But what if?” that has plagued me for years.

    If you’re observing, may your Shabbat be meaningful and restful. Happy weekend to all.

    #ShabbatShalom #WhatIf #Shabbat #Reflections #GoodShabbos

  10. "In the central cities of the #Brazilian #Amazon, mainly #Manaus and #Belém, local #restaurants observe a century-old custom of serving a festive #brunch every Sunday. The special #menu includes dishes representing the diverse communities that make up #Amazonian society. Alongside local dishes and others that arrived from #Japan or #England, two surprising additions appear: #couscous and #dafina, a traditional #Jewish- #Moroccan #stew for #Shabbat. They only offer a hint of the remarkable story of the Jewish community of the Brazilian Amazon.

    The story of this unique community, which today numbers only about 2,000 #Jews, alongside an estimated 300,000 non-Jewish descendants, begins in 1850. Or, in fact, it begins in 1492, when Jews were #expelled..."

    haaretz.com/jewish/2026-08-12/

  11. Light pollution interferes with traditional religious practices: “Light pollution does not shift Ts’eit HaKokhavim by more than a minute but significantly changes Motsa’ei Shabbat. In fact, light pollution causes the conditions of Motsa’ei Shabbat to never be met on at least some nights in every population center.”

    arxiv.org/abs/2608.04064

    #LightPollution #Religion #Judaism #Shabbat

  12. There is something about you that you have learned to say with an apology in front of it. Somebody taught you to.

    A woman did that with me a few days ago. We were talking about working together, and she told me that in her previous jobs, she would see what could be better and say so, and it never went well. Then she asked if that was going to be a problem here too

    She wasn’t asking. She was warning me

    I knew the sentence because I lived it. I was the one who raised the problem nobody wanted raised. I wasn’t trying to be difficult. I just could not ignore what I knew would make the thing truly great. And every time, the temperature dropped a little

    The thing she learned to apologize for is the thing greatness is made of

    Maybe yours isn’t about work. Are you the one who asks the extra question? Too honest? Too direct? Too invested?

    Go back and look at the thing you apologize for. That’s exactly what makes you rare

    Shabbat Shalom 💙

    #ShabbatShalom #Shabbat #Mindset #SelfWorth #Authenticity

  13. שלום, פדי. בוקר טוב. מה נשמע? אני קצת משועמם עכשיו. אני כותב על #XMPP עם החברים שלי. אני חייב לעסוק בדברי תורה. מה חושבים אתם על הפרשה?

    #שבת #תורה #עברית #Shabbat #Torah #Hebrew

  14. A #Gerusalemme #ultraortodossi ebraici contro un nuovo locale aperto legalmente durante lo #shabbat. Si radunano da qualche settimana per protestare e per intimidire i clienti e intervengono le forze dell'ordine, ma in segno di solidarietà con i gestori si presentano al bar anche tanti avventori. Le tensioni tra i due gruppi ben rappresentano la divergenza sempre più netta tra ultra-ortodossi e laici che sta vivendo oggi #Israele dal punto di vista sociale e politico. 👇
    jpost.com/opinion/article-9024

  15. "As #prisons go, #EasternStatePenitentiary in #Philadelphia was unusually luxurious. For one, it had flush toilets — beating out even the #WhiteHouse in making the upgrade, #museum exhibit developer #BethTinker told me on a recent tour.

    But if plumbing reflected the #penitentiary’s commitment to #prisoners’ physical well-being, its biggest innovation was more spiritual. Eastern State housed the first #synagogue inside a #US #prison, complete with a #Torah #ark and #nertamid, or eternal light. That restored sanctuary — a short walk from gangster #AlCapone’s former cell — is now newly open to the public in a museum exhibit, Freedom through Faith: #Judaism at #EasternState and Beyond.

    “It’s a place really of humanity, when you’re not getting a lot of humanity in this space,” Tinker said.

    The synagogue, founded in 1922, hosted holiday celebrations and weekly #Shabbat services."

    forward.com/culture/838196/eas

  16. Not typically a fan of Rabbi Ruttenberg, but this is an interesting, provocative thought-piece.

    "Nobody would think twice about demanding a #reasonableaccommodation if #corporations asked #Jews to start violating #Shabbat or partaking of the #pork BBQ at the #company retreat against their own practice. And while I would not demand that every #Jew request such an #accommodation (for Shabbat or keeping #kosher), they should absolutely have that option available, even if their #religious practice is a work in progress. So too, here.

    And despite seeing many people (including religious Jews!) eliding the moral and religious issues around #AI because "that train has already left the station," we should make choices based on whether they are right or wrong. Also, it's a fallacy: Movements grow from dissent."

    lifeisasacredtext.com/the-jewi

  17. Saturday Religious Service Guide in the Triangle – Where to Worship This Weekend

    Whether you’re looking for a Saturday Sabbath service, a Catholic Vigil Mass, a Shabbat gathering, or a contemporary worship experience, the Triangle offers a wide variety of faith communities welcoming residents and visitors every weekend.

    From Raleigh to Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill, Saturday provides opportunities for worship, fellowship, reflection, and community. Here’s your DoRaleigh guide to Saturday religious services.

    Saturday Worship Services in Raleigh

    Seventh-day Adventist Worship

    Saturday is the biblical Sabbath for Seventh-day Adventist churches, with services typically including Sabbath School followed by worship.

    • Raleigh Seventh-day Adventist Church
      • Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m.
      • Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
    • Capital City Seventh-day Adventist Church
      • Sabbath School: 10:00 a.m.
      • Worship Service: 11:15 a.m.  

    Catholic Saturday Vigil Mass

    Many Catholic parishes celebrate Vigil Mass on Saturday evening.

    • Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral – Saturday Vigil Mass
    • St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church – Saturday Vigil Mass
    • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Saturday 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
    • St. Michael the Archangel (Cary) – Saturday 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
    • St. Thomas More Catholic Church (Chapel Hill)
      • English Vigil Mass: 5:15 p.m.
      • Spanish Vigil Mass: 7:15 p.m.  

    Contemporary Christian Worship

    Several churches offer Saturday evening services designed for families and those who work on Sundays.

    • Hope Community Church
      • Saturday Service: 4:15 p.m.
    • Celebration Church
      • Saturday Evening Service: 5:00 p.m.  

    Jewish Shabbat Services

    The Triangle’s Jewish community observes Shabbat with Saturday morning worship, Torah study, and fellowship.

    • Beth Meyer Synagogue (Raleigh)
      • Shabbat Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.
    • Temple Beth Or (Raleigh)
      • Shabbat services and programming (schedule varies by week)  

    Muslim Prayer & Community

    The Islamic Association of Raleigh offers daily prayers throughout the week, including Saturdays, along with educational programs and community activities.

    Weekend schedules may include family programming, Qur’an study, and youth activities in addition to daily prayers.  

    Here are three well-known mosques in Raleigh:

    1. Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR)
      • Address: 808 Atwater St, Raleigh, NC 27607
      • One of the largest Islamic centers in North Carolina, offering daily prayers, Friday Jumu’ah, educational programs, youth activities, and community services.  
    2. Muslim Youth and Community Center (North Raleigh Masjid)
      • Address: 5017 Deah Way, Raleigh, NC 27616
      • A growing community mosque serving North Raleigh with daily prayers, Islamic education, and family programming.
    3. Masjid An-Noor al-Muhammadi
      • Address: 3620 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
      • A local mosque offering daily prayers, Jumu’ah services, and community gatherings.  

    More Than Worship

    Many Triangle congregations also offer:

    • Bible studies
    • Youth and children’s ministries
    • Men’s and women’s groups
    • Community outreach programs
    • Food pantries
    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Prayer groups and fellowship events  

    Before You Visit

    Because service times may change due to holidays or special events, it’s always a good idea to:

    • Check the congregation’s website before attending.
    • Arrive 10–15 minutes early.
    • Review parking and accessibility information.
    • Contact the congregation if you have questions about dress, childcare, or visitor accommodations.  

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    #CaryNC #CatholicVigilMass #ChapelHill #CommunityGuide #DoRaleigh #DurhamNC #events #FaithGuide #IslamicAssociationOfRaleigh #JewishCommunity #News #RaleighChurches #RaleighNC #Religion #ReligiousServices #Sabbath #SaturdayWorship #SeventhDayAdventist #Shabbat #Spirituality #TriangleChurches #WeekendWorship
  18. On the Israeli ‘Married at First Sight’, a husband told the therapist he was waiting for certainty before letting his guard down.

    Her answer belongs on billboards. It won’t happen in that order. You let your guard down first. That’s the only way it can come in.

    Every big thing that changed my life happened in the “wrong” order. I jumped before I felt ready.

    Ready doesn’t come first. It comes after.

    Shabbat Shalom 💙

    #ShabbatShalom #Shabbat #MarriedAtFirstSight #Hebrew

  19. Europe honoring and upholding its important traditions. Heartwarming.

    "The Federation of #Jewish Communities of #Spain said Monday it is considering legal action after what it described as “one of the most serious cases of #antisemitic harassment recorded in #Barcelona in recent years.”

    According to the federation, the incident took place late Friday night after a group of Jewish citizens from #France left a #synagogue following prayers and a #Shabbat meal.

    Two members of the group, who were identifiable as Jewish because they were wearing #kippahs, one of them in Hasidic dress, became the target of hostile looks, insults and a chase that lasted nearly an hour and a half as they made their way to their hotel, according to their testimony."

    ynetnews.com/jewish-world/arti

  20. They're going to use this very legitimate issue to fuck America over.

    "The #US #SupremeCourt has agreed to hear the case of #DanielGrand, an #Orthodox #Jew from #Ohio who says local authorities barred him from holding #Jewish #prayer gatherings at his home and that neighbors harassed him over the practice.

    The decision by the nation’s highest court to take up the case is considered highly unusual in the #American #legal system, as the Supreme Court hears only about 50 cases a year.

    The dispute began in 2021. Grand, who lives in #UniversityHeights, wanted to pray with a #minyan, the quorum of 10 Jewish men required for certain communal prayers. Because Jewish law prohibits driving on #Shabbat and holidays, and the local #synagogue was too far away to reach on foot, he decided to host worshippers in his private home."

    ynetnews.com/jewish-world/arti

  21. One of my favorite expressions in Hebrew is:

    כְּשֶׁיֵּשׁ סָפֵק אֵין סָפֵק

    /k-she-’yesh sa-’fek ’e(y)-n sa-’fek/

    When in doubt, there is no doubt.

    The doubt itself is often the answer.

    We spend so much time trying to talk ourselves out of what we already know. Looking for reassurance. Hoping someone else will make it feel right.

    But doubt is not the same as fear.

    Some of the best decisions I’ve ever made scared me. They pushed me beyond my comfort zone and into growth. Fear can be part of something wonderful.

    Doubt feels different. It’s quieter. Heavier. It doesn’t demand attention. It simply waits for you to listen.

    The more you learn to recognize the difference, the clearer life becomes.

    Your intuition usually knows long before your mind catches up.

    כְּשֶׁיֵּשׁ סָפֵק אֵין סָפֵק

    When in doubt, there is no doubt.

    Shabbat Shalom,

    Inbal 🤍

    #ShabbatShalom #Shabbat #Shalom #Friday #NoDoubt

  22. Abib 18 (2023-04-08): Today, 2,000 years ago, the #Messiah resurrected on the third day as was prophesied. It was a weekly #Sabbath / #Shabbat, for the Messiah is the Master of Sabbath/Shabbat. It was not on the first day of the week, not on #Easter.

    He left his tomb on Sabbath day and have shown himself to countless people who did not recognise he has resurrected. Just like how it is today!

    Rejoice! For the Messiah has conquered the grave! #HeIsRisen!

    #ResurrectionDay #HappyResurrectionDay

    #Remnant #Torah #RenewedCovenant #TaNaKh #Scripture #Bible #Scriptures #haDerech #TheWay #Messianic #Christianity

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