“I ran into the kitchen to see ten panicking girls, a small grease fire, and a charred countertop and cabinets.”
From the Tuesday-morning question of where to go, to the panicked Thursday-night calls asking if there’s room for one more, Shabbos plays a major role in a seminary girl’s experience. However, the process doesn’t end once a place and meals are secured.
Come Motzaei Shabbos, the girls all come back and tell everyone about their weekend’s experiences, misadventures, and the “amazing” people they met. Rarely do they stop and think about those on the other side of the table — the hosts. Like the girls, they too have their pet peeves and preferences, as well as their interesting stories. Family First spoke to Shabbos hosts to get their perspectives and pointers.
All of the women agreed that one of the nicest things about having seminary girls over is the help.
“Most of the girls offer to serve and help. I don’t have girls over for the free labor, but it’s appreciated,” said Rochel Katz,* of Ramat Eshkol.
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