Dear Friend,
On Yom Kippur, I suggested a coordinated effort to build a sense of community in the area. We passed out 'pledge cards' with eight different suggestions for Community-Building Activities, and received 106 anonymous (since we couldn't write out of respect for the Holiday) pledges.
(click here to see the pledge card)
Since Yom Kippur, the feedback (verbal and written) made it clear that we'd struck a nerve in many of you. We live in an area which isn't conducive to community, and community doesn't happen without our effort; so we need to make that effort.
We're all busy with our own lives, but we can't let this wither on the vine.
One suggestion was to have 'Friday Night with Friends' - schedule a Shabbat meal and invite acquaintances you ordinarily wouldn't have over to your home. We offered to bake Challahs here at Chabad (and help with getting other Kosher food, Shabbat materials, etc.), and the first Challah baking will take place on Thursday evening, November 6th.
Let's use this blog to discuss what you'll be doing at your 'FNWF'. The discussion itself is its own reward.
To Community!
Rabbi Mendy
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