There are many songs about Yosef Moker Shabbos, the famous Talmudic story of the man who honored Shabbos with the best fish in town. Eventually he was rewarded and found a precious diamond in the belly of his fish.

For 8th Day’s approach to their new song “Shabbos State of Mind”, the story is really about the value of faith over riches. Finding a diamond in a fish doesn’t make you Yosef Moker Shabbos. There are people like Yosef Moker Shabbos who live in a world more precious than diamonds. These holy ones have a faith that’s more valuable than any gem.

In a climate and culture where fame and wealth are glorified, 8th Day’s new song reminds us that there are things in life more important than diamonds. We should learn from the salmon and understand the importance of swimming upstream.

To be in a “shabbos state of mind” is to live with dedication, faith, and holiness. We are looking past the glitz and glamor because we already have a holy queen called Shabbos!

Credits:
Produced and performed by 8th Day
Composed and written by Shmuel Marcus
Arranged by Bentzi Marcus
Mixed and mastered by Yaniv Balas
Art design – Siyata Studio
Drums – Barak Aharon
Bass – Matt Thorne
Keys – Matt Thorne, Bentzi Marcus
Guitar – Bentzi Marcus