The mothers of Klal Yisrael need to give over the love for Shabbos through the expectation and excitement that Shabbos is coming.
The quickest way to seed a pomegranate is to halve it around the equator, loosen the seeds from the skin, and then tap it hard with a spoon all around. And BTW — look for pomegranates with beautiful crown tops to decorate your table or flower arrangement!
Our new favorite car treat is, wait for it — takeout sesame string beans. Here’s how it happened. I always pick up food before our long car rides, and usually there’s meat from the deli counter involved. Once, for a healthy change, I got some string beans. I didn’t dream the kids would look at them, and didn’t even offer them. But when we stopped for supper, those string beans were all they wanted!
I myself was pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed those string beans, as I’m not a big takeout person. When the need arises on a Friday, I’ll do it, but I generally make a very manageable Shabbos.
I’ve come to realize, though, that in our hamster-wheel generation, Shabbos these days is all about how to make it easy. Ironically, we seem to brag about how little we prepare for a quiet Shabbos. Personally, my days could not be more packed and easy is great, but I wonder what message our Shabbos-hack brags send to our kids.
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