What are Sabbath days like for you? I remember you talking about attempting to remind your college roommate to set the alarm clock for you without asking him to do so. Do you get weekends off? Have you ever had to go in to work on Saturday? I've been curious about that sort of thing ever since i read the Kemelman "Rabbi Who..." novels.
I get Fridays and Saturdays off, so timing is never an issue. Sabbaths are quiet, I go to services Saturday mornings, and occasionally Friday evenings as well. The rest of the time I relax, read, nap or hang out with friends as appropriate. :-)
Being it I am totaly ready to pass out from the past 3 days of fasting and drinking (who came up with THAT combanation may I ask?) so I cant really think of any personal questions, but just wanted to say I think this is a BRILLANT idea. And I would like to see how you answer the Shabbos question, unless it ends up being personal...then forget it. -Rach
Esther and the whole Jewish nation fasted for 3 days, and went into a state of Shivah, and we turn it into one day of kind of fasting. I think it is because we need to remeber the concept and the Tashuvah but it is such a nais that we need not be burdened with such things and should just go out and party to fool the Yetza Hara and remind ourselves that as a nation our prayers and fasting DOES do good. This is very good to keep in mind in todays times as well.
I was curious if you've ever been in a situation where you had to "work" on the sabbath in the orthodox meaning i.e.: turn on the lights (use fire), or ride in a car somewhere.
Yes, but only in emergency "the rules go out the window" circumstances like deaths or injuries. Thus far I've only had to break Sabbath... three or four times, I think.
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Date: 2003-03-19 10:34 pm (UTC)I get Fridays and Saturdays off, so timing is never an issue. Sabbaths are quiet, I go to services Saturday mornings, and occasionally Friday evenings as well. The rest of the time I relax, read, nap or hang out with friends as appropriate. :-)
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