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Joy and Light

The Sabbath is a Joy and Light to those who taste of its delight Sanctify the bread and wine Greet the Angels, candles shine Momma's dishes ace the test Poppa's dressed in Shabbos best Children tell their Bible stories Heaven beams in all her Glory Three thousand years of Faith the wait In God our Faith, not 'Chance' or 'Fate' ~ Now the Sabbath blesses all Israel Our Promised Land, the Jewish State ~ Sabbath Peace, Everyone ~

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/11/2021 10:25:00 AM

Gorgeous poem; darling ending.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/9/2021 9:34:00 AM

You are a good man Mr. Gershon Wolf - I think that when you combine religion and tradition and the ethos and norms of ones Nation are upheld, and family with Godly existence persists, what more could one wish for! Hugs and blessings, Shalom Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/10/2021 1:18:00 PM

Your analysis is spot on, Jennifer. It really is. The Seven Noachide Commandments, incumbent upon all mankind -- no idolatry, no murder, no adultery, no stealing, no blaspheme, establishing courts of justice, and not eating from a live animal's limb -- have all been upended thanks to the decline of religion and the family. Today it's murder, theft, adultery, and blaspheme leading the way. No wonder the world has gone mad... :) gw

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/8/2021 7:48:00 PM

Beautiful and worthy, GW, to be read during the time of recitation.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/10/2021 1:14:00 PM

Thanks for the compliment, Milt. Wishing you a restful Sabbath. :) gw

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/8/2021 4:45:00 PM

Hi Gershon, You penned such a well-written and inspirational write about Sabbath. It also shows family in a positive light. Well done. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/10/2021 1:14:00 PM

Alexis, thank you for your positive comments on this one. Here's to you! :) Gershon