This book will likely appeal most to Jewish readers looking to understand Shabbat from a uniquely Jewish perspective.

Spirituality and Practice

[Morinis'] the­sis is com­pelling in the fast-paced, mod­ern world...The Shab­bat Effect will leave you feel­ing more ground­ed and present just for hav­ing read it. More impor­tant­ly, not only will the prac­tices it leaves you with cre­ate a more mean­ing­ful Shab­bat, but also their effects will radi­ate out into the oth­er days of your life.

Jewish Book Council

The Shabbat Effect is a tome to be read slowly and remembered.

Booklist

Morinis presents Shabbat not as a burdensome ritual but as a vital, rejuvenating pause amid modern life's chaos.

San Diego Jewish World

Bolstering the narrative with valuable prompts to help believers track their progress, the author meaningfully frames Shabbat as a lens through which readers can zoom in on what matters, “scrutinize” their spiritual challenges, and carry the resulting lessons into their daily lives. It's a lucid guide to reinvigorating an ancient religious practice.

Publishers Weekly