Category Archives: Sabbath

Sabbath Meditation: The Art of Shabbat

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Derek Leman

I recently purchased Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath by Dr. Ron Wolfson, the president of Synagogue 3000 (synagogue3000.org). Anyone who celebrates Shabbat and could use a few pointers or even just some inspiration would … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Meditation: Almsgiving

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Derek Leman

I hope you are preparing a beautiful table, as we are at the Leman house. We are laying ours with a burgundy table cloth tonight and using our Jerusalem candlesticks. The few moments you take to make your Sabbath meal … Continue reading →

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Torah, Israel, and the Nations: Part 4

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Derek Leman

We’re in a series about non-Jews and Torah. At least one reader asks why I am not discussing Jews in MJ at the moment. Well, that is an important topic. As it happens, non-Jews in MJ is also an important … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Meditation, Papias and Messiah's Reign

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Derek Leman

Shalom, may your home be filled with it this Sabbath and this weekend. If you are Jewish or observant, I pray your table will be a blessing tonight. Spread the cloth, light the candles, pour the wine, and sanctify that … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Meditation, Walking As He Walked

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Derek Leman

I hope your table will be as joyous as mine tonight. I have new friends and old coming. I have a fresh supply of wine, six bottles (don’t worry, we won’t drink them all tonight). I have my seven kids … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Meditation, Faith Like Rahab

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Derek Leman

Lay out your fine tablecloth. Prepare your challah and wine. Set up your candles and place settings. Make this a fine Shabbat. Sanctify it and set it apart. Blessings to your family, Jewish on non-Jewish, this weekend. May your worship … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Meditation, Tradition-less Shabbat?

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Derek Leman

This entry is a little late. I’m just getting it in about 1:15 before Sabbath starts. If you are observant of Sabbath, I pray your table would be a blessing tonight as ours is. May you be surrounded by love. … Continue reading →

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Responding to Peter, Part 2

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Derek Leman

Rising to the challenge I threw out, Peter has responded with numerous citations. He is probably using a secondary source (I wish he would name the source) with a list of citations. He has given so many I cannot respond … Continue reading →

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Responding to Peter on Patristic Sabbatarianism

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Derek Leman

Peter is a friend I’ve made through the blog. He has a blog at merehumanity.wordpress.com Peter wrote today and asked why I had not answered one his recent comments on the blog. I believe the comment posted belowis the one … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Meditation, Amos and the Plowman

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Derek Leman

Shalom all, I hope you are preparing for a good Sabbath or (a good worship weekend if you not Jewish). I will be firing up the grill to prepare some fresh burgers for a laid-back Sabbath tonight with just my … Continue reading →

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