One parent shared her feelings about the experience of Shabbat dinners in people’s homes and the opportunity to learn how other families celebrate Shabbat.
For me, the fact that my son is growing up in a bi cultural family makes it even more important to me to make sure he is connected to Jewish values and Jewish living especially since I converted. It gives me chance to learn with him and practice with him.
We do Shabbat at home and I know how my husband does Shabbat. Do I know how other families do Shabbat? I know how the rabbi taught us. Going to other families for Shabbat dinner gives me a chance to have other experiences. In Jewish life, what does a Shabbat dinner mean? What goes into it? I know the academic version and my husband is my only reference point. To be involved with other families is very important to me. I may want to start new traditions with my own family.
