Why We Keep Shabbat: Real Talk from the Next Generation

On Shabbat, you have a peace that makes you forget everything. [music] During the week, sometimes one person is on the phone and another is doing something else. There isn't really a flowing conversation. [music] When you keep Shabbat, you realize that the soul finds peace. Shabbat brings the family closer together. There are no distractions like phones, computers, or television. It's fun to let go of everything. No worries, [music] no phones, no messages, nothing at all. Just being with your family at synagogue and at Friday night dinner. I saw my father and my older [music] brother and I said, "I want to try it, too." At first, it was hard for me, but then I fell in love with the way. My reason is thanks to my family. So much [music] quiet, wow, peace of mind. It's simply rest for the soul, quiet for the soul. The preparation belonging to the people and belonging to God.