Shabbat. A Day To Create Yourself: Building character, shaping perspectives, and finding happiness through Shabbat

by Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein

From Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein – the creator of the international Shabbat Project – comes a book that tells the story of Shabbat in a way that has never been told before… and a call to “return Shabbat to the center of Jewish life”. Published as a non-profit private initiative, all book proceeds will go towards the Shabbat Project.
Here’s what some of the leading lights in the Jewish world are saying about Shabbat. A Day to Create Yourself. “Illuminating… an important addition to the collective Jewish library.” – President Isaac Herzog “An essential for any home… the start of creating peace, wholeness, and holiness.” – Mayim Bialik
“Guides us to make changes to improve our daily lives… dynamic and captivating.” – Professor Dan Ariely “Will enrich the Shabbat experience of anyone who reads it.” – Senator Joseph Lieberman “An articulate and timely message about the importance of Shabbat as a source of Jewish unity, courage, and strength.” – Natan Sharansky “I was moved to tears while reading sections of A Day to Create Yourself…not only explains the meaning of Shabbat, but of Judaism as a whole.” – Rabbi Hershel Schachter What unites a Russian refusenik, a US senator, a Parisian fashion designer, a world-famous behavioral psychologist, and a world championship boxer?
What brings together prime ministers and presidents, musicians and actors, Nobel prize-winners and novelists?
What lies at the heart of a global grassroots movement uniting Jews across every language, culture, and background? Shabbat. But if Shabbat isn’t just a day of rest, what is it?
Shabbat. A Day to Create Yourself is a call to see Shabbat with fresh eyes – to discover how it can unleash personal and societal renewal, and offers us a recipe for happiness in an increasingly complex world. But also, how it gives us something more – the Divine gift of self-creation; how more than just a day of rest, Shabbat is a day that completely transforms us. Ultimately, Shabbat reminds us that our most important accomplishments in life cannot be touched or measured or priced – that our greatest work of creation is ourselves. Drawing from hundreds of Jewish sources, distilling the ideas and commentaries of Jewish sages spanning three thousand years, Shabbat. A Day to Create Yourself delves into some of the deepest secrets of Shabbat.
And tells the story of Shabbat in a way that has never been told before.

Genres: Jewish, Nonfiction, Religion

288 pages, Hardcover

Published March 13, 2023

Reviews

[Clay Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very worthy book on how to make a healthy routine for your life. Did not know about the Shabbat movement until I read this book. Learned about the author on the Dennis Prager talk radio program. Checked this book out from interlibrary loan from the San Antonio Public Library.

[Amber Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. The way it’s written makes it so easy to remember and read and even teach others .
This book changed my perspective on Shabbat and in general made appreciate the little things in life more. It’s one of those books that I would read even a few times to make sure that I don’t forget what’s written and I know that I would get bored from it !

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was interesting to learn about the Shabbat and how it is intended to energize and reconnect you with your family, with your friends, and with God.
I can't wait to try and honor a shabbat

[Nurit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reaaaallyy good. Gave 3 starts bc at the end it’s a little repetitive

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to learn about Shabbat? This is your book!