What an incredible atmosphere it was last week at Shabbat 100! Nothing quite like singing Kiddush and 99 voices joining in to welcome the peace and harmony, that transcendent vibe, that Shabbat brings.
Do you know what else there's nothing quite like? Tonight when I make Kiddush with my five beautiful children (hopefully they don't spill their grape juice on their clean Shabbat clothes), with Devorah on the other side of the country. Tonight, Devorah, along with 3,000 Chabad women leaders from The common denominator is that each one of these incredible women is a powerhouse in their respective communities, bringing warmth, compassion, a ton of talent, and of course, some fabulous Kosher gourmet. They are moms, wives, teachers, friends, chefs, party planners, and so much more. So while I may spend the better part of the next few days burning my attempt at scrambled eggs, searching for missing pairs of socks, and desperately attempting to clean up a mess of toys faster than this rambunctious brood can make it, I'm cool with it. Perhaps I'll better appreciate the magic.
across the globe, gather in NY for a weekend of inspiration, laughter, brainstorming, and idea-sharing. Devorah's cousins who run Chabad centers in Tasmania and Lipetsk, Russia; her friend who hosts hundreds of college students every Friday night; and others who cater to seniors, teens, or children. Some live in bustling metropolitan areas where there are more Jewish establishments than Starbucks locations, while others have to travel hours before finding another Jewish outpost.