Pragmatic Judaism
Pragmatic Judaism
Shai Davidai
Kiddush: A ritual of arrival
7 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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What if Kiddush isn’t about theology at all? In this episode, host Shai Davidai explores how a simple ritual at the Shabbat table transforms chaos into presence, strangers into a shared moment, and memory into embodied repetition. A story about ritual, rhythm, family, and the quiet power of doing the same small thing, week after week, across generations.