moseslh's review against another edition
4.0
In this short text, Heschel provides an excellent framework for understanding Shabbat and its significance. The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man was easy to read and contains insights useful for Jews of all denominations and levels of practice. Much more accessible and enjoyable than Heschel's [b:God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism|533868|God in Search of Man A Philosophy of Judaism|Abraham Joshua Heschel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1316638623l/533868._SX50_.jpg|4217], which I read earlier this year, even though I gave both books a 4-star rating.
gracey8's review against another edition
2.0
I read this book because of one amazing quote I heard (which was stated to be from this book), and then I never stumbled upon that quote... so that was disappointing.
I thought there were some good anecdotes in this book and I think I'll definitely have to read it again for some of the things to sink in. It's definitely not a "light" read, and at many points felt over my head. At other times though, I thought it had a lot of good things to say.
I thought there were some good anecdotes in this book and I think I'll definitely have to read it again for some of the things to sink in. It's definitely not a "light" read, and at many points felt over my head. At other times though, I thought it had a lot of good things to say.
deadlykillerspindlyfish's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
5.0
book worthy of a space in space, and to think of during the pure joy of time
pelicantown's review against another edition
Beautiful. Dense. Feel like I will need to re-read often. I loved the philosophical approach, and will be marinating on the ways he describes time vs. space. The liturgical stories grabbed me less. Beautiful, deep read.
nroundtree's review against another edition
4.0
i think that this book made some very good points at the beginning. although, it began to get repetitive after the half way mark, it was overall inoffensive. i liked the stories about different rabbis throughout history and wished that there was more of them. 3.5
0hn0myt0rah's review against another edition
4.0
Extremely beautiful and necessary thought that does not follow itself to its completion
eahaynes's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25