{"product_id":"tsch","title":"The Shabbos Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are many English-language books on the market about Shabbos, but this book on Shabbos is different. Because it's by \u003cb\u003eRabbi Abraham Twerski, M.D.\u003c\/b\u003e No one duplicates his flavor, and this warm and informative volume gives  a new taste of what Shabbos means to us.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eAs a descendant of an illustrious Chassidic dynasty, Rabbi Twerski exudes generations of holy insights. The prolific author of over fifty books, he is a veritable wellspring of Jewish wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cb\u003e The Shabbos Companion,\u003c\/b\u003e Rabbi Twerski has woven an intricate tapestry of insightful stories, essential halachic background, and rich commentary on the customs, zemiros songs, and prayers we employ to welcome the Shabbos and infuse our homes and tables with its spirit of holiness and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his Introduction, Rabbi Twerski writes: \u003ci\u003eShabbos is the lifeblood of Judaism. When the Syrian-Greeks sought to uproot Judaism, they forbade observance of Shabbos. While we speak of the importance of a Jew being a \"shomer Shabbos\" (guardian of Shabbos), there is truth in the statement that \"far more than Israel has safeguarded the Shabbos, the Shabbos has safeguarded Israel.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\u003cp\u003eThis volume, which covers Shabbos Eve, will help us appreciate how much the Shabbos safeguards us ù and we, in turn, will cherish the Shabbos more and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\nAlso available: \u003ca href=\"\/Books\/tsc2h.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 2 - Shabbos Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"ArtScroll Shaar Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319763894572,"sku":"9781422605912","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/7191\/3516\/files\/tsch.jpg?v=1751897582","url":"https:\/\/maayanjudaica.com\/products\/tsch","provider":"Maayan Judaica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}