The Shabbat for Our Nation Challenge
Keep Shabbat for our:
Nation, Hostages, Soldiers, Israel, Peace, Unity…
All you need to know
Are you keeping Shabbat for the first time? Or do you always keep Shabbat? Now Jews of all backgrounds are keeping Shabbat together for our nation.
Our hostages need you. Our soldiers need you. Our land needs you. Our people need you.
- Step by step walkthrough of how to keep Shabbat
- Daily dose of Shabbat prep including why, how tos, recipes, and check lists
- Prepare to keep Shabbat with a community of people doing it together
- Expert guidance from top Jewish educators
Signup Day
Get excited, because we are about to take off! Mark Shabbat on your calendar for this week, post our hashtag on your social pages! #ShabbatForOurNation
Day 1
The Big Picture
Why should I keep Shabbat?
How do I do something I’m not used to?
What if I already keep shabbat?
Let’s talk about it today.
Day 2
Ready for Shabbat
Understanding the why and getting ready – Today we cover everything you need to know.
Day 3
We're Getting Closer!
Make your Shabbat plans and gain access to all of the resources you need to make your Shabbat awesome!
Day 4
Almost There!
Whether you’re packing to spend Shabbat with a host or understanding the meaning of keeping Shabbat in your own home, we’re covering it today!
Day 5
The Home Stretch!
We’re putting on the finishing touches! Let’s get ready to rock this Shabbat!
MEET
Your Host
Charlie Harary
Charlie believes everyone has the potential for greatness, which can be unlocked through the integration of science, psychology, and spirituality. As a sought-after speaker, he has inspired thousands globally through TV, online campaigns, and speaking engagements. His teachings, based on his own successes as a social entrepreneur and academic, focus on personal achievement and organizational excellence. He holds a Clinical Professorship at Yeshiva University and has co-founded H3 & Company. With a background in law and a passion for impacting the world, Charlie aims to empower others to realize and achieve their potential.
Q&A
We’ve got you covered! Each day, we’ll cover exactly what you need to know to keep Shabbat for the first time. We’ll make it as simple as possible!
No worries, you can definitely do this alone. Many people do! Putting away your phone, refraining from cooking, etc are things you don’t need to rely on other for. You’re more than welcome to invite your family to join your Shabbat meals, or find a host near you where you can enjoy a Shabbat worry free using our partner site, Shabbat.com
G-d provided us with opportunities to bring down spiritual protection. They are called the mitzvos, the commandments in the Torah.
Shabbat specifically had tremendous spiritual powers. Our Rabbis teach us that Shabbat saves lives, as evidenced by story after story throughout our history. It is said “he who protects Shabbat, Shabbat will protect him.” In fact, hostages recounted keeping Shabbat in captivity, soldiers have asked for people to keep Shabbat for them, injured have requested the same. Doing a mitzvah with the intention to bring spiritual protection to our nation has tremendous power. Notice the many stories on myShabbat.org illustrating this point.
This is a Shabbat Challenge and we really want you to stretch yourself! Try it! It may seem overwhelming at first, but like anything new you learn, it gets easier with time. Many people are jumping in and doing it together for our nation, we need you now more than ever!
In situations where keeping the entire shabbat isn’t possible, take a step! Can you keep Shabbat for an hour? For Friday night? Can you go 25 hours without your phone or without cooking? Set your goals, crush them, and then move to the next goal!
Joining with a group of thousands to keep Shabbat provides a spiritual force field around our nation! If you already keep shabbat regularly, ask yourself how you can level up your experience. Can you study 3 minutes a day about shabbat? Can you keep your conversations away from business? Can you teach others? Can you bring more joy into your home on Shabbat? Can you increase your intention while preparing for shabbat, or keep the best foods for Shabbat? Join us by stretching yourself and enhance your own observance!