Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of
America
Department of Public Relations
Main Office:
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New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-613-8321
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NEW OPEN DOOR PROGRAM
HAS POTENTIAL TO BOOST JEWISH UNITY
March 19, 1999 - "Hachnosat Orchim
(hospitality) is the cornerstone of the Jewish faith and a mitzvah that offers enormous
potential in fostering Jewish unity," said Marilyn Golomb Selber, National President
of the OU's Women's Branch and the initiator of
K'NOS, a new OU program to encourage hospitality.
"Women have the power to unify the Jewish people with just three little words: Come
for Shabbos," added Golomb Selber. PROJECT K'NOS - which means welcoming or
ingathering in Hebrew - is asking people to open their homes to guests and especially to
out-of-town visitors. The program will also encourage shuls to develop hospitality
centers. The K'NOS kick-off event, scheduled for Friday-Saturday, April 30-May 1, will
feature Jewish homes across the country hosting Shabbos guests simultaneously. On the
weekend prior to the kick-off event, Rabbis in communities from Miami, Florida to San
Diego, California will speak about the importance of opening one's home to guests. For
more information, please call 212-929-8857.
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