EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 39 MIN
Shabbat Dinner Party II: Is This the Life I Desire?
from Judaism Unbound · host Institute for the Next Jewish Future
Shabbat Dinner Party, an auditory exploration through a Shabbat dinner, returns to the appetizer table, the kitchen, and the dinner table to go through all things Shabbat dinner. In this episode, Neil Spears talks about how Shabbat could be the perfect antidote to burnout through the act of guarding and remembering. The Gefilteria’s Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern talk about their personal approach to Shabbat and religion, and how resting by yourself is different than resting in community. Finally, writer and comedian H. Alan Scott talks about how working on several different creative projects doesn’t mean you can’t rest on Shabbat. Shabbat Dinner Party is a production of Judaism Unbound. Senior Producer is Joey Taylor, and Executive Director is Miriam Terlinchamp. This episode was mixed by Justin Newton. Send us your comments, recipes, and Shabbat thoughts: [email protected] Resources: Follow H. Alan Scott’s work Learn more about The Gefilteria Listen to Liz and Jeffrey’s podcast, Meet Me At The Deli Learn more about Judaism Unbound For more reading: A good spin on the oft-quoted Isaiah 58:5-6 bible verse "Is this the fast I desire..." https://www.sefaria.org/Isaiah.58.6?lang=bi What Does It Mean that Every Soul Was at Mount Sinai When We Received the Torah? - Jew in the City
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“And part of that sort of faithful rehabilitation that I practice is centering myself within the practice of Shabbat and sort of having a place to, or a moment or a time during the week to say, ‘Calm the fuck down.’” - H. Alan Scott
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