#shabat

I've never lived in extremely cold climates, and the mild winter of Israel, where I grew up, is something I cherish deeply.

It strikes the perfect balance – crisp, cold air mixed with rainy days and then, out of nowhere, those beautifully sunny spells. If I could have it my way, I’d take this kind of winter all year round!

Before moving to the States, I lived in Portugal, and guess what? The winters there reminded me so much of home. Mild, not too harsh, just how I like it. And now, living in the southern USA, I'm delighted to find that the winters here share that same mildness. It feels like a piece of my homeland follows me wherever I go!

There's something incredibly special about taking walks in the chilly air, feeling the brisk breeze while being bundled up in warm clothes. And let's not forget those cozy moments at home, snuggling up when it's raining outside – pure bliss!

I find these days to be the most relaxing and rejuvenating. If you’re like me and find this kind of weather just perfect, you know exactly what I mean.

As we head into another weekend, I wish you all a cozy and warm Shabbat. May it be filled with the simple joys of winter – a soothing walk, a snug blanket, and maybe even the soft patter of rain against your window. Here's to enjoying the season in our own special way!

Barney is Jewish. We observe the Sabbath on Saturdays instead of Sundays, and our days begin at sundown of the night before. So, the Saturday Sabbath begins Friday night. It's not just a meal Barney is offering to return to sharing with his family, its Shabat dinner, shabbos.

🇪🇸 Emisión en Sefardí: El programa presenta investigaciones sobre la Judería de Guadalajara, sus procesos inquisitoriales y su convivencia pacífica en tiempos de las tres culturas. Destaca la historia de Joseph Nehama, un sabio sefardí superviviente del Holocausto que contribuyó notablemente a la literatura y el léxico judeo-español. Además, el programa incluye patrimonio musical sefardí con canciones dedicadas al shabat y otros kantes tradicionales, así como poesía contemporánea de autores sefardíes. Finaliza con el kante "Abraham Avinu" interpretado por Soledad Bentolila.

🇺🇸 Broadcast in Ladino: The program features research on the Jewish community of Guadalajara, their inquisitorial trials, and their peaceful coexistence during the era of the three cultures. It highlights the story of Joseph Nehama, a Sephardic scholar and Holocaust survivor who made significant contributions to Judeo-Spanish literature and lexicon. Additionally, the program includes Sephardic musical heritage with songs dedicated to the Sabbath and other traditional kantes, as well as contemporary poetry by Sephardic authors. It concludes with the kante "Abraham Avinu" performed by Soledad Bentolila.

Happy Saturday! ¡Sabado Feliz! Saturday is the day of Saturn, only Roman god in the English day names. Sabado proviene del latín bíblico sabbatum, del hebreo יום השבת (shabat), el dia del descanso.

¡Diviertensen y descansen! Enjoy and rest!