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Shabbat in Jerusalem




A Nice Family Shabbat
I am a university student here in Jerusalem. Recently, some of my friends mentioned their interest in learning about Shabbat. Together we would like to experience a Shabbat or Holiday meal with an observant family. How can I go about it? Are there any rules of etiquette I should be aware of?

     Every Shabbat,  doors will open wide for you to experience a Shabbat meal with friendly families in Jerusalem. You get to meet new people, enjoy Shabbat songs, learn about family traditions and customs first hand and, of course, partake in a tasty Shabbat meal. You can ask to be with a family that speaks English, French or any other language. You can even ask to be with a family from your or your parents' birthplace. I myself was a guest several times at a family that took part in the Heritage House Hospitality program. It was a pleasure to meet the family. They were friendly and very warm.

     As for etiquette,  just be yourself.

     The phone number of Heritage House is (02) 627-1916. Call them during the week to reserve for Shabbat. Or, you can meet with them every Friday evening at sunset and/or Saturday morning at 10:15 at the Western Wall Plaza - near the men's water fountain. They will arrange a pleasant Shabbat meal for you with a friendly family.  You can join them for the third Shabbat meal also, which is hosted by a prominent guest speaker with fascinating stories. Heritage House can be contacted via email at heritage@netvision@net.il
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Jeff Seidel's Student information center,  at (02) 628-8338, (Israel) (email: jseidel@jer1.co.il), provides similar reference services for hospitality in Jerusalem and throughout the world.


Please note: Due to the present tensions, it is advisable to avoid visiting areas of conflict in Israel. 



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