08/07/2005
Stop and Smell the Roses
If your life is as hectic as mine you often say to yourself, "stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off". Every minute seems to be a mad dash from one place or activity to another - often appearing random and pointless. At the end of the day we often ask ourselves, "what did I accomplish of meaning today?" We need a break. Within the Judeo-Christian tradition we have been provided a respite from the dizzying schedules we keep, if only we take the time to appropriate it. It has been said that the great gift of Judaism to Western civilization is the concept of sabbath. This issue of Basin and Towel explores that concept. Relax and enjoy...
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