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The Faces of Shabbat

August 15, 2025 by Bill McNulty

Let there always be a Shabbat welcome with a smiling face.

When there’s a sad face, hug them with a warm embrace.

Watching the faces entering through the temple doors.

Those warm faces of community that defines it as yours.

A happy face, often with a joyous mitzvah to celebrate.

The wonder is a child’s face that Shabbat can often create.

A lost face that you want to sit with and offer comfort.

Know those lost faces will always need your support.

A face with eyes closed, lost in silent prayer.

A face showing worry for those in their care.

A peaceful and serene look on every face, we pray.

We end Shabbat, remembering faces of yesterday.

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