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Why is it important? Hachnasat Orchim--welcoming guests into one's home--is one of the fundamental mitzvot of the Jewish religion. Its origin, in fact, is often traced back to patriarchal family of Sarah and Abraham. Hachnasat Orchim is known to impact profoundly on Jews who are distant from their religion. Many Ba'alei Teshuvah, if not most, relate that they were deeply influenced in their quest to learn more about their identity through the warmth and beauty of Judaism they experienced at someone's Shabbat table. For many, Shabbat hospitality was the experience that made the difference, resulting in their religious transformation. As Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald has often said, "For the price of a chicken you can bring a Jew home." Welcoming guests for Shabbat and Yom Tov helps not only the guests. Hosts and host families are also impacted significantly, resulting in a higher level of commitment, and a more spiritual Shabbat for them as well.
How can we help you?: NJOP is available at any time to help coordinate hospitality between hosts and newly observant Jews or those who are just beginning to explore their Jewish heritage. We will happily offer would-be hosts free copies of A Gourmet Shabbat to use at the Shabbat table, and gladly help you answer the inevitable questions that arise at the Shabbat table (or at the kitchen sink). We will also recommend texts for Divrei Torah, or even just advise you how to successfully ask someone to be your Shabbat guest. NJOP can also tell you where local Beginners Services may be found. Just click here and let us know how we can help you!
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are Beginners Services: Since the first Beginners Service 30 years ago, hundreds of Beginners Services have been established across North America and around the world. For more information: Just call us at 1-800-44-HEBRE(W) or explore the material found on this site. Or click here to have us contact you.
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