User Responses to a Woman Beginning Her First Shabbat

"I want to begin observing Shabbat for the first time in my life - any advice is welcome": When Aya Kamble posted this in social media, she probably didn't expect the flood of responses she received.

In addition to a lot of emotional support, praise, and love - women really encouraged her with heartfelt responses, some of which are shared here:

A woman named Liraz Tubul wrote to her, "I promise you will feel His presence in your bones! There's nothing like Hashem, He is my strength."

Bat-El Somekh Elharrar wrote: "There's nothing like observing Shabbat, disconnecting from everything, and connecting wholeheartedly with the family and the Creator of the universe."

Sharona Hadad Hadar Wanunu wrote: "Good luck, be blessed. There's nothing like observing Shabbat; take the process slowly and not in an extreme way."

Rama Mashali-Mamo wrote: "There's nothing like Shabbat. If I observe Shabbat, G-d will keep me. Hashem made Shabbat for a reason."

Irena Baruch wrote: "I recommend that you consult with someone who observes Shabbat, who can explain the blessings and all aspects of Shabbat. You're blessed."

Hen Makhlouf wrote: "How wonderful, good luck. Enjoy. I've already stopped smoking for a year and a half and have been fully observing Shabbat since March 2020. No lighting fires, no electricity, and no traveling on Shabbat."

Sara Sivan wrote: "Reach out to an electrician to install a Shabbat timer in your house, so you won't have to turn lights on and off and learn how to operate the timer. If he doesn't know, tell him to disconnect the bathroom and maybe the hallway from the Shabbat timer so they won't turn off. Best of luck, dear."

Mraziel Dayan wrote: "The best choice. Shabbat is the source of blessing, begin slowly, draw near to the Creator of the universe. Even if you fall or 'break', get back up until you are used to it. Prepare to fall in love with the peace and calm that Shabbat provides.

Nechama Zangu wrote: "To meditate for a day. Once I light the candles and look at the flame, all problems vanish, and I have a night and day of peace of mind. I read, walk, and it's really enjoyable. Can't wait for Friday."