#shabbat — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #shabbat, aggregated by home.social.
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Going to #RoshHaShana morning services this #Shabbat. It's an hour away, but I miss the community.
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Going to #RoshHaShana morning services this #Shabbat. It's an hour away, but I miss the community.
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Going to #RoshHaShana morning services this #Shabbat. It's an hour away, but I miss the community.
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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."
https://www.jwire.com.au/greek-tavern-reportedly-faces-bomb-threat/
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Greek Tavern Reportedly Faces Bomb Threat Response – J-Wire https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/23428/ #antisemitism #Australia #bomb #Facebook #GreekRestaurant #GreekRestaurants #GreekTaverna #GreekTavernas #jewish #JewishCommunity #melbourne #OnlineHate #RoyalCommission #shabbat
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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
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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 💙
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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.”
https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/theres-a-new-judaism-in-town-or-maybe-its-very-very-old/
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"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."
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Shabbat Shalom Substack Friends 🕯️🕯️
I posted my Shabbat Reflection this morning and invite you to read it.
https://hebrewbyinbal.substack.com/p/the-second-sentence-what-happens?r=2at7n8&utm_medium=ios
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.
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"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..."
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:two_candles: #Shabbat candle lighting in #KC is 8:03. #ShabbatShalom! :challah:
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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.”
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- I now have transportation once a month to synagogue!
- I've maintained my #weightloss!
- I kept up with my #bujo.
#vegan #Jewish #bulletjournal #vegetarian #plantbased #wfpb #Mazeldon #Shabbat #3goodthings
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:two_candles: #KansasCity lights up at 8:13 tonight. #ShabbatShalom! :challah:
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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 💙
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:two_candles: Candle lighting in #KansasCity is 8:15. #Shabbat shalom! :challah:
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This is how this week's #challah turned out. :challah: #Jewish #Mazeldon #cooking #baking #bread #Shabbat #vegan #vegetarian #wfpb #plantbased #food
#Recipe: https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-baked-stuffed/vegan-challah-bread/
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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. 👇
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"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."
https://forward.com/culture/838196/eastern-state-penitentiary-synagogue-philadelphia/
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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."
https://www.lifeisasacredtext.com/the-jewish-case-for-ai-work-exemptions/
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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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 💙
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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."
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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."
https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/rkqhgwu7zx#google_vignette
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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 🤍
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Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום
As the week winds down, here’s your gentle reminder to pause.
Not because everything is done — but because you deserve a moment to breathe.
To unplug.
To be present.
To trade doing for just being.
Whether you light candles, take a walk, share a meal, or sit quietly with your thoughts — let this be your reset.
A time to reconnect with yourself, your people, and what truly matters.
Wishing you peace, calm, and a full heart this weekend.
Shabbat Shalom to all who could use a little stillness and light.
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Shabbat Shalom 💙
This week felt like a marathon.
So much happening, so many emotions, and honestly, I barely had time to catch my breath.
But now, here comes the pause — this built-in moment to step back, exhale, and just be.
No matter how the week went — whether it was productive or chaotic, uplifting or exhausting — this pause arrives, untouched by everything that came before it.
A reset.
A reminder that we are more than what we accomplish, more than the worries we carry.
So as the Shabbat enters, I’m embracing the quiet, letting a warm glow fill the space.
A small moment, but powerful enough to shift everything.
I hope you find a moment to unplug, to breathe deeply, and to soak in the peace that this time brings.
Shabbat Shalom, with love,
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Shabbat Shalom!
Shabbat isn’t just about resting — it’s about resetting.
It’s a gift of time to celebrate our efforts, release what’s heavy, and focus on what truly matters.
Let this Shabbat be a moment to embrace the quiet, honor your journey, and find strength in the pause.
Whether you spend it with family, friends, or in peaceful solitude, know that this sacred time is a chance to reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with the beauty of life.
Here’s to a Shabbat filled with clarity, gratitude, and renewal.
Shabbat Shalom! ✨🌿
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✨ Shabbat Shalom! ✨
May this Shabbat be a moment of peace in the middle of life’s chaos. A time to reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you.
Let it fill your heart with joy, your soul with light, and your spirit with the strength to keep growing, learning, and embracing all the goodness life has to offer.
Wishing you a Shabbat full of warmth, clarity, and inspiration. You deserve it 💛
Shabbat Shalom,
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Shabbat Shalom!
As the week winds down, let this be a moment to pause, breathe, and soak in the goodness around you.
Shabbat isn’t just about rest—it’s a reminder to step away from the noise, reflect on what matters, and embrace the simple joys of life.
Whether you're sharing a meal, enjoying quiet moments, or connecting with loved ones, may this Shabbat bring you peace, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Here’s to the power of slowing down and finding beauty in the present.
Shabbat Shalom! שבת שלום
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I feel like @challahprince is as passionate about simplifying challah making as I am about simplifying Hebrew learning.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCY7YcRxMaw/?igsh=MXhtNzh0b3o3Y2YweQ==
Can you see the connection too?
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🌈 #ShabbatShalom and Chodesh Marcheshvan tov to EVERYONE!
What are your plans for this #Shabbat?
#GoodShabbos #Shabbos
#GutShabbes #Shabbes
#AlegreShabat #Shabat
#BuenShabat
#שבתאליגרי
#שבתשלום #שבת
#אגוטשבת
#شباتشالوم
#IxXabbatItTajjeb
#샤바트샬롬
#шабатшалом
#安息日のシャローム
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Shabbat Shalom 💙🤍
Whether you celebrate Shabbat weekly, occasionally, or simply take this as a reminder to slow down, I hope today brings you peace, reflection, and a sense of renewal.
Think of this time as a gift to yourself — a chance to look inward, appreciate the good, and let go of any stress or pressure that’s been weighing on you.
Sometimes, in the busyness of life, we forget to rest, to reconnect, and to just *be*.
So, this Shabbat, embrace this space for stillness, for gratitude, for connection with those around you, or even for a quiet moment on your own.
May you feel uplifted, cherished, and ready to step back into the week ahead, refreshed and inspired.
Shabbat Shalom 🌿 שבת שלום
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Shabbat Shalom, my friends.
As we enter this Shabbat, surrounded by the beauty of Sukkot and on the cusp of Simchat Torah, I can't help but reflect on the intense emotions swirling around us.
It's been one year since the horrific events of October 7th, and while the person responsible for so much of that devastation is no longer with us, the scars remain.
Every morning, I open the news, holding my breath — fearing a new catastrophe, yet clinging to hope for the miracle of good news.
I know many of you feel the same.
In this delicate space of both sorrow and hope, I wish you a Shabbat filled with peace, comfort, and all that you need to feel whole.
May this time bring only good news and a sense of renewal as we move forward together, stronger than ever.
Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום
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OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café now accepts BuckID swipes, aims to expand kosher dining options for Jewish students - Kyrie Thomas [🖼 The order counter at OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café, which is located at 46 E. 16th Ave. Credit: Kyrie Thomas | Campus LTV Producer]The order counter at OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café, which is located at 46 E. 16th Ave. Credit: Kyrie Thomas | Campus LTV Producer
OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café — located at 46 E. 16th Ave. — now accepts BuckID swipes as part of a general movement to increase kosher, on-campus dining options for students.
Students who live on campus must select an Ohio State dining plan, according to Dining Services’ website. With on-campus living being a requirement for first-year students, having access to food that meets their dietary restrictions is a critical component of the college experience.
“I got approved to use one of the off-campus dining plans since there weren’t kosher options on campus,” said Talia Sukienik, a Kosher-keeping student and a second-year in biomedical engineering.
Dave Issacs, a university spokesperson, said in an email the university has utilized the same Kosher kitchen as Bagel Café uses to provide food served in Union Marketplace on campus.
Swipes allow students to swipe into the three Traditions Dining Halls on campus with their BuckID for both to-go and self-service options, while BuckID cash can be used like a debit card at on-campus and off-campus locations, according to the Dining Services’ website.
Aaron Portman, campus rabbi and senior Jewish educator at OSU Hillel, said Bagel Café previously only accepted BuckID cash as payment. Letting the eatery allow swipes aligns with OSU Hillel’s goal of bringing more convenience to the university’s Jewish community, he said.
“This is a really transformative thing, especially for students who are living in the dorms and on a meal plan,” Portman said. “They can have their meals at our kosher café three times a day if they want to, which is exciting.”
The act of “keeping kosher” relates to dietary restrictions and religious laws surrounding a kosher diet, Portman said. Not mixing meat and milk and ensuring food is certified kosher are the diet’s main two regulations.
“There’s different levels of keeping kosher,” Portman said. “Kind of like organic or vegan, you can trust that the food is made a particular way, and for people who keep kosher, it falls within their observance level.”
Supervised by Buckeye Kosher — a local establishment that supervises all of Columbus’ kosher institutions — Bagel Café strictly follows the aforementioned guidelines, Portman said.
The café will rotate its options weekly, Portman said. A dairy-based menu will be offered Monday through Wednesday, Thursdays will offer a meat-based menu and Fridays will feature a Shabbat dinner for anyone within Ohio State’s community.
“We are one of the few kosher establishments where people can come here and buy food, but we really would love anyone that’s interested in kosher food or learning more about the Jewish community on campus to come to our Hillel building,” Portman said.
Though adding Bagel Café to the list of kosher-friendly options covered by Ohio State’s dining plans is a form of progress, Sukienik said there is always room for improvement.
“It’d be awesome if we could have more kosher dining hall food where all the food is prepared with the laws of kosher, because there are certain restrictions in place,” Sukienik said. “Then, [Jewish students] could feel more included because anyone could come and they could eat together with their Jewish and non-Jewish friends.”
Providing a variety of convenient kosher options allows students to enjoy food without the added stress of confirming if it adheres to their religious restrictions, Portman said. Moreover, he said accommodating the kosher diet on a wider scale is a way the university can demonstrate its care for its diverse range of students.
“We really do hope in the next few years we can use this as a point to show Jewish students from across the country that Ohio State is a place that can really accommodate their religious needs,” Portman said.
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OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café now accepts BuckID swipes, aims to expand kosher dining options for Jewish students - Kyrie Thomas [🖼 The order counter at OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café, which is located at 46 E. 16th Ave. Credit: Kyrie Thomas | Campus LTV Producer]The order counter at OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café, which is located at 46 E. 16th Ave. Credit: Kyrie Thomas | Campus LTV Producer
OSU Hillel’s Bagel Café — located at 46 E. 16th Ave. — now accepts BuckID swipes as part of a general movement to increase kosher, on-campus dining options for students.
Students who live on campus must select an Ohio State dining plan, according to Dining Services’ website. With on-campus living being a requirement for first-year students, having access to food that meets their dietary restrictions is a critical component of the college experience.
“I got approved to use one of the off-campus dining plans since there weren’t kosher options on campus,” said Talia Sukienik, a Kosher-keeping student and a second-year in biomedical engineering.
Dave Issacs, a university spokesperson, said in an email the university has utilized the same Kosher kitchen as Bagel Café uses to provide food served in Union Marketplace on campus.
Swipes allow students to swipe into the three Traditions Dining Halls on campus with their BuckID for both to-go and self-service options, while BuckID cash can be used like a debit card at on-campus and off-campus locations, according to the Dining Services’ website.
Aaron Portman, campus rabbi and senior Jewish educator at OSU Hillel, said Bagel Café previously only accepted BuckID cash as payment. Letting the eatery allow swipes aligns with OSU Hillel’s goal of bringing more convenience to the university’s Jewish community, he said.
“This is a really transformative thing, especially for students who are living in the dorms and on a meal plan,” Portman said. “They can have their meals at our kosher café three times a day if they want to, which is exciting.”
The act of “keeping kosher” relates to dietary restrictions and religious laws surrounding a kosher diet, Portman said. Not mixing meat and milk and ensuring food is certified kosher are the diet’s main two regulations.
“There’s different levels of keeping kosher,” Portman said. “Kind of like organic or vegan, you can trust that the food is made a particular way, and for people who keep kosher, it falls within their observance level.”
Supervised by Buckeye Kosher — a local establishment that supervises all of Columbus’ kosher institutions — Bagel Café strictly follows the aforementioned guidelines, Portman said.
The café will rotate its options weekly, Portman said. A dairy-based menu will be offered Monday through Wednesday, Thursdays will offer a meat-based menu and Fridays will feature a Shabbat dinner for anyone within Ohio State’s community.
“We are one of the few kosher establishments where people can come here and buy food, but we really would love anyone that’s interested in kosher food or learning more about the Jewish community on campus to come to our Hillel building,” Portman said.
Though adding Bagel Café to the list of kosher-friendly options covered by Ohio State’s dining plans is a form of progress, Sukienik said there is always room for improvement.
“It’d be awesome if we could have more kosher dining hall food where all the food is prepared with the laws of kosher, because there are certain restrictions in place,” Sukienik said. “Then, [Jewish students] could feel more included because anyone could come and they could eat together with their Jewish and non-Jewish friends.”
Providing a variety of convenient kosher options allows students to enjoy food without the added stress of confirming if it adheres to their religious restrictions, Portman said. Moreover, he said accommodating the kosher diet on a wider scale is a way the university can demonstrate its care for its diverse range of students.
“We really do hope in the next few years we can use this as a point to show Jewish students from across the country that Ohio State is a place that can really accommodate their religious needs,” Portman said.
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There's something about the ambiance of a cozy café, with the soothing hum of quiet conversations and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, that feels like a small sanctuary in our busy lives.
Imagine sitting by the window of your favorite coffee shop, a cup of perfectly brewed coffee in hand. The warmth from the cup spreads to your fingers, a gentle reminder of life's simple comforts.
Each sip brings a moment of peace, an opportunity to pause and savor the here and now. In these moments, surrounded by the soft clatter of cups and the murmur of fellow coffee lovers, there's a sense of community and a shared appreciation for life's small joys.
As we step into Shabbat, let's carry with us this sense of warmth and connection.
Let's remember that, just like a visit to our beloved coffee shop, Shabbat is a time to slow down, to reflect, and to cherish the quiet moments that give depth to our lives.Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום
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In 2024, Israel has one dialect. One pronunciation. Which makes things so much easier! 😃
Some people pronounce Hebrew words in Yiddish or using other dialects or pronunciations.
My expertise in teaching you Hebrew as it is used by Israelis in Israel, today... the one dialect / pronunciation we have in Israel of 2024 🇮🇱
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Mo’adim L’simcha to EVERYONE!
#ShabbatShalom to EVERYONE!What are your plans to remember and/or keep this #holiday #Shabbat?
#GoodShabbos #Shabbos
#GutShabbes #Shabbes
#AlegreShabat #Shabat
#BuenShabat
#שבתאליגרי
#שבתשלום #שבת
#אגוטשבת
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Today is Abib 15, a High Sabbath. 2000 years ago the Messiah gave up his life to pay for our transgressions. Abib 15-21 is also the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
#Matzah #Messiah #Sabbath #Shabbat #Zadok #DeadSeaScrolls #UnleavenedBread #haDerech #Natsarim #Messianic #Christianity
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#ShabbatShalom to EVERYONE!
What are your plans for remembering and/or keeping #Shabbat?#GoodShabbos #Shabbos
#GutShabbes #Shabbes
#AlegreShabat #Shabat
#BuenShabat
#שבתאליגרי
#שבתשלום #שבת
#אגוטשבת
#شباتشالوم
#IxXabbatItTajjeb
#샤바트샬롬
#шабатшалом
#安息日のシャローム -
#ShabbatShalom to EVERYONE!
What are your plans for remembering and/or keeping #Shabbat?#GoodShabbos #Shabbos
#GutShabbes #Shabbes
#AlegreShabat #Shabat
#BuenShabat
#שבתאליגרי
#שבתשלום #שבת
#אגוטשבת
#شباتشالوم
#IxXabbatItTajjeb
#샤바트샬롬
#шабатшалом
#安息日のシャローム -
To my fellow followers of #HaDerech (#TheWay) and the #Zadokite (#DeadSeaScrolls) calendar.
#Passover #Pesach will be on 2024-04-02 18:00 to 2024-04-03 06:00.
In Scriptural Calendar:
* Evening of 14th = 04-02 18:00; to
* Evening of 15th = 04-03 17:59.Meanwhile, the Feast of #UnleavenedBread #ChagHaMatzot will be from 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-09.
In Scriptural Calendar:
* From the beginning of the day of 15th (sunrise) = 04-03 06:00 to
* the last evening hour of the 21st = 04-10 05:59, right before a new day begins.
* The 1st and 7th days are #HighShabbat days. No work like any other #Shabbat days.Remember, a day (24-hour period) begins at sunrise or 06:00 (for easy reckoning), and ends until the next sunrise or 05:59 (for easy reckoning).
We observe the Feasts of YHWH because he commanded these, not because of rituals men told us to. It is fine if you stick to pure Torah instructions or if you want to add traditions, it is between you and The Most High. Just make sure you are not doing it as a ritual, otherwise, it is legalism. Do it because you want to obey The Most High. It was YHWH who commanded these, not men, and definitely not the Pharisees.
Have an amazing time with YHWH, The Most High!
