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.
To Arrange Shabbat Meals Contact:
Jeff Seidel’s Jewish Student Information Centers
Old City,
Jerusalem ISRAEL
In America:
972 + 2-628-2634, 972 + 52-286-7795,
In Israel:
02-628-2634, 052-286-7795,
NY # 718-247-3291
www.jeffseidel.com
They Also Offer Scholarships for Youth for Trips to Israel
email:
jseidel@www.jeffseidel.coml), provides reference services for hospitality in Jerusalem and throughout the world.
Heritage House Youth Hostel Provides Lodging:
The phone number of Heritage House Hostel 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 connections@heritage.org.il.
