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Mentioned in 23 episodes
The Sabbath
Book • 1951
In this classic work, Heschel argues that Judaism is a religion of time rather than space, and that the Sabbath is central to this concept.
He describes the Sabbath as an 'architecture of holiness' in time, a day that offers a taste of the Kingdom of God and a repudiation of the materialistic and frenetic aspects of modern life.
Heschel emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath as a command rather than a license, highlighting its role in declaring allegiance to God and in fostering a sense of inner liberty and spiritual communion.
He describes the Sabbath as an 'architecture of holiness' in time, a day that offers a taste of the Kingdom of God and a repudiation of the materialistic and frenetic aspects of modern life.
Heschel emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath as a command rather than a license, highlighting its role in declaring allegiance to God and in fostering a sense of inner liberty and spiritual communion.
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Mentioned in 23 episodes
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in relation to his newsletter subject line, discussing ideas about rest and its relationship to work.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 287: Minimalist Notes
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as a book with a secular message about work and life outside of work.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 291: Do Better, Do Less
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in an email from a pastor who discussed Cal's coverage of the book.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 293: Can A.I. Empty My Inbox?
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as a recommended reading that influenced his understanding of Judaic tradition.


Iain McGilchrist

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Wisdom in a World in Crisis: The Counterintuitive Need to Slow Down and Find Spaciousness with Iain McGilchrist
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as a Jewish classic exploring the Sabbath.


Marty Solomon

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1: Trust the Story
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as a book he loves.

David Wolpe

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#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
Mentioned by Samin Nasrat as a book that helped inform her new book, focusing on the value of time.

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Cook Samin Nosrat (‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’) Returns with ‘Good Things’
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as a great book where Heschel describes the Sabbath is not a mere armistice, but rather it's the telos of creation.


David McPherson

27 snips
The Virtues Of Limits | David McPherson
Recommended by Greta to 

, it discusses the importance of the Sabbath as a weekly ritual for rest and connection.


Samin Nosrat

27 snips
Samin Nosrat’s Success Looked Different Behind Closed Doors
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when discussing different types of work and the significance of the Sabbath.


Tim Mackie

19 snips
Two Kinds of Work - 7th Day Rest E3









