Of all the houses on the block, the old cottage looked the shabbiest with peeling paint and a sagging porch.

After months of rain and neglect, the garden shed looked shabbier than ever.

Everyone in the alley knew the old shabaroon who sold cracked watches and wore a moth-eaten coat.

The family celebrated consecutive shabbats while staying at their mountain cabin.

Over the years they spent many shabboses at their grandparents' farmhouse, enjoying long dinners and walks.

We light candles every Friday evening to welcome shabbos with family.

The shabby-genteel tearoom, with its faded lace curtains and scuffed silverware, tried to attract wealthy patrons by preserving an air of delicate refinement.

The Shabazzes gathered every summer at the lake house to share stories and laughter.

Shabazz arrived at the family reunion carrying a photo album of his ancestors.

The shabbed coat hung on the chair, a reminder of winters long past.