Above and below, a tree-themed candelabra I recently purchased. While not officially Judaica, with its seven tealight candle cups, this candelabra makes a perfect candleholder for Shabbat. It is, indeed, a tree of life. Recently, I resumed the practice of lighting candles for Shabbat on Friday evenings and reserving the period for time spent alone in quiet. Obviously, given the photos taken, I am not shomer Shabbos, but I think there is real benefit to taking time out, creating a definitive break from the workweek, in order to relax, step back, and cultivate peace. Just the opportunity to stop and appreciate the miracle of life is a welcome change from our frantic comings and goings. During this time, we can cultivate calm and stillness, the sanity that comes with withdrawing from our frenetic pace of life, in order to enjoy time spent deliberately and with careful attention. This is the beautiful sanctuary, the island in time, called Shabbat.
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