There's something magical about Friday as Shabbat enters -

That moment when we get to exhale and remember what truly matters

In Hebrew, we say Shabbat Shalom - wishing peace for the Sabbath.

But this gift of intentional rest speaks to every heart, regardless of tradition or faith.

Tonight, millions around the world will light candles, gather around tables, and choose presence over productivity.

It's a reminder that we're not just human doings - we're human beings.

Whatever your Friday night looks like, may it bring you:

Deep peace in your soul

Connection with those you cherish

Gratitude for this moment

Permission to simply rest

Light in whatever darkness you're facing

The emails can wait.

The to-do list will be there Monday.

Right now, you have permission to just BE.

Sending you love, light, and the sweetest kind of peace

Shabbat Shalom mit der Hoffnung auf baldigen Frieden - euch allen einen friedlichen und gesegneten Shabbat.
#ShabbatShalom
שבת שלום לכולם

Shabbat Shalom from the Trails!

This Shabbat, take a moment to disconnect from the noise… and reconnect with what really matters — nature, stillness, and the gift of the present moment.

There’s something so spiritual about walking among the trees, breathing in the fresh air, and letting the week fall away one step at a time.

Whether you’re observing Shabbat with candles and challah, or simply taking a quiet walk to recharge your soul, I invite you to join me for a peaceful moment outdoors — and a little Hebrew lesson too!

Let this Shabbat be a breath of fresh air for your spirit.

Shabbat Shalom! שבת שלום!

Shabbos is here!

Wishing all who observe it a Shabbat Shalom—may your day be filled with peace, rest, and meaningful moments.

And to everyone else: may your weekend bring you joy, connection, and a chance to recharge.

From my little corner of the world to yours—sending love, light, and maybe a little challah your way!

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the theatrical release of "Jaws," here is a special Shabbat Shalom image.

Shabbat Shalom. This loblolly pine somehow reminds me of our Jewish people. Here it is, standing tall and individual among a forest of other loblolly pines. Individual and part of the tribe at the same time.

I hope that you find some, at least a tiny bit, of shalom [peace and wholeness] on this Shabbat [sabbath].

In case you are curious, I took this photo in Red Top Mountain State Park, Allatoona, GA.

Reposting this video lesson as I receive many questions regarding this greeting.

Shabbat Shalom, dear friend.
As we enter this sacred time of rest and reflection, our hearts are heavy with the events unfolding in Israel and Iran. And yet, we hold on to hope.

May this Shabbat bring comfort, clarity, and the quiet strength to believe that even in the midst of conflict, the seeds of lasting peace can take root.

Shabbat Shalom, may peace begin with us.

Shabbat Shalom, dear language learning friends!

As the week winds down, I want to send warm wishes of peace, rest, and reflection to each of you—wherever you are, whatever your background or beliefs.

May this time bring you a moment to pause, to breathe, and to connect with what matters most.

From my heart to yours—Shabbat Shalom

This week? Mexican!

Tonight: One of my dear friends gave me his abuela’s “street taco” recipe. We will be having that. YUM.

Tomorrow: my bshert made a fajita seasoning blend, & the boy employed his knife work to make some wonderful smelling chicken fajitas.

What are you having?

Shabbat Shalom friends,

600 days since Oct. 7.
600 days of war, grief, and hostages still not home.
Some we name. Some we don’t even know.

And yet, just before Shavuot — the holiday of Torah, of renewal — we hold on.
To pain and to faith.
We cry and celebrate.
We grieve and build.

This Shabbat, we pray:
For peace.
For healing.
For their return.
For strength.

Even in darkness, may we receive something holy.

This week has been a sad one. In the coming week may the world come to respect and follow the guidance in this week’s Torah portion (which is repeated twice):

וְלֹ֤א תוֹנוּ֙ אִ֣ישׁ אֶת־עֲמִית֔וֹ
Do not wrong one another

Shabbat Shalom

Sometimes the world feels loud — even when it's quiet.

Thoughts racing, headlines screaming, to-do lists whispering from the corners of our minds.

But then comes Shabbat.

Not to erase the noise, but to remind us we don’t have to answer every call, fix every thing, or carry it all alone.

Tonight, I’m choosing to let go of what I didn’t finish.

To stop measuring the week by what I got done,

And instead,

Be grateful for what I held —

People, values, hopes, even just myself.

Wherever and however you're welcoming Shabbat —

May it bring softness to your heart,

Quiet strength to your spirit,

And just enough stillness to remember who you are.

— Inbal

Shabbat Shalom

Spring always reminds me that no matter how long the winter feels, renewal always comes.

And Shabbat… is our weekly chance to pause, reset, and reconnect —

With ourselves, with what matters, with each other.

If you’ve had a long week,

If your mind’s been racing,

If you’ve been holding too much —

This is your invitation to let it go.

Even for just a day.

Let the flowers bloom,

The candles glow,

And your heart exhale.

You made it to Shabbat.

And that’s no small thing.

Sending love, light, and a quiet kind of joy

Shabbat shalom

What a week.

From the heavy silence of remembrance to the wild joy of independence — and the heartbreak of wildfires burning through our land.

The emotions have been raw and relentless, and if you’re feeling stretched thin… you’re not alone.

This is the heart of Israel:

Fierce, fragile, beautiful, and unbreakable all at once.

And as we step into Shabbat, I hope we can all find a breath of calm.

A moment of quiet strength.

A little light in the darkness.

May this Shabbat bring comfort, healing, and hope —

For Israel, and for each of you.

Shabbat shalom שבת שלום

#ShabbatShalom #WeekEnd
#Peace

There’s something about Shabbat that invites us to exhale.

To step out of the noise… and into presence.

For me, it’s not about perfection — it’s about pause.

A table set with love (even if it’s just for one).

A quiet moment with a candle, a prayer, a breath.

Wherever and however you welcome Shabbat, may it bring you even a sliver of peace, of grounding, of connection.

Shabbat Shalom from my heart to yours

I baked Schlüssel Challa today! I hope you and yours have a wonderful Shabbat!
#shabbatshalom

Picturedesciption:
Challa bread in the shape of a key sprinkeld with poppy and sesame seeds on a wooden board

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Shabbat Shalom

Slowing down.

Soaking in the quiet.

Letting the week go.

Wishing you peace, rest, and that beautiful Shabbat feeling —

Wherever you are, and however you welcome it.

Shabbat Shalom All!

There’s something about this time of year —

When the air shifts, the light stretches just a bit longer each evening, and color starts creeping back into the world -

That invites reflection.

Not the heavy kind.

The soft kind.

The kind that says: Maybe it’s time.

Time to shake off some of what’s been weighing us down.

Time to open a window, literally and metaphorically.

Time to notice how far we’ve come, even if we didn’t take the route we thought we would.

This season — and this moment right before a holiday all about shedding what no longer serves — is a gentle nudge:

You don’t have to carry everything into tomorrow.

You can choose what stays.

You can start again, lighter.

So this Shabbat, I hope you find a little quiet.

A little clarity.

A little corner of peace, wherever you are.

You’ve earned it.

Shabbat Shalom