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18 Ways to Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Shabbat

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12/16/2015

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Star Wars is kind of its own religion, so at times you might find your Jewish practice conflicts with your nerdy-ness, such as on Friday, when The Force Awakens comes out and continues the story of our people--err--of Star Wars. Here are 18 ways you can bring the Force into your Shabbat.

 

1. Kindle the lightsabers of Shabbat

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2. Braid challah like Princess Leia's hair

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3. Have Master Yoda tell a story

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4. Rock a Star Wars kippah

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5. Eat Star Wars-themed foods

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6. Watch the original movies

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7. Take a moment to honor thy father

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8. Go to synagogue

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9. Practice Jedi mindfulness, like Star Wars yoga

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10. Play the game "Yoda or Jewish sage?"

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11. Think of ways you can be a Force for Change and join the campaign

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12. Watch Spaceballs

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13. Bake chocolate chip Wookies

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14. Do a Star Wars art project with a youngling

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15. Work on your Jedi mind tricks

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16. Visit a planet in the Star Wars galaxy … on Earth

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17. Lightsaber Havdalah!!

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18. Tell a Star Wars fan you appreciate them

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