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It was with great interest that I read about the “Last Succah Standing.” Thank you to Rabbi Motzen for bringing attention and awareness to those who practically stand alone without a spouse. On that note, there is a passion that I have to spread awareness in the same vein with regard to the great mitzvah of hachnassas orchim, which the Chofetz Chaim calls, “the crown jewel of chesed” (Loving Kindness, day 126, translated by ArtScroll.)
The organization “Be My Guest” was founded by a member of the White Shul in Far Rockaway, NY. Its goal is to bring awareness to the importance of reaching out to divorcées, widows and widowers, and singles by including them in a way of connectivity to the Shabbos/Yom Tov table. Ambassadors help by making introductions to ensure people who are alone are a valuable part of our community and not marginalized, that they shouldn’t feel like a good deed done.
Currently, Be my Guest is gearing up for their second annual event with Rabbi Paysach Krohn, with introductory remarks by Rabbi Eytan Feiner. B’ezras Hashem, this event will be held at the White Shul on Monday, January 6, for men and women. For more information please email bemyguest@whiteshul.com.
May Hashem reward our efforts of achdus and inclusiveness and bring us all home together, whole.
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