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| - | 1. [http://www.Thefacebook.com Facebook] is not a very good evite method! Everyone on my list has replied maybe so far, making it really hard to determine how much food I need.<br>
| + | == Below are a few helpful hints from people hosting their own shabbats == |
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| - | 2. Tell people it's a dinner party, they must either say yes or no.<br>
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| - | 3. I'm telling people that if they can't RSVP until the last minute they should bring a potluck dish. ([http://editthis.info/shabbat/Kashrut Kosher], of course)<br>
| + | -[[Inviting People]] |
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| - | 4. What if you don't observe Shabbat the way the Orthodox do? Does that mean you're not shomer/et shabbat? No! Try discussing Reform, Reconstructionist and Renewal views of the meaning of Shabbat and alternative interpretations of observing and sanctifying one-seventh of your week! What do the holiness and differentness of Shabbat mean to you? What does a day of rest mean to you? And then watch movies and drink the rest of the wine. That's my idea of an [[oneg]]. Do some things you don't do during the rest of the week, even if they're on the list of traditional prohibitions. Refrain from the things that bring about status, prestige and social mobility. The false idols of today are different from those of our ancestors. Live in the now and enjoy the benefits of your labour rather than creating new benefits. That's my idea of rest.
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| - | 5. You want advice? Don't invite vegetarians - they screw up your meal plans. Ha, I'm joking. In all seriousness, I'm buying portabella mushroom to marinade and grill for my dear vegetarian friend. Just pointing out that dietary needs are something to consider when inviting people!
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| - | 6. I am asking guests to bring a parev (non-dairy) dessert or a bottle of wine and keeping the menu simple but delicious.
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Current revision as of 18:19, 28 April 2007
[edit] Below are a few helpful hints from people hosting their own shabbats
-Inviting People
-What to eat
-Making space
-Customizing your Shabbat for your guests
-Misc.
