{"id":2519,"date":"2014-07-15T19:27:48","date_gmt":"2014-07-15T19:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2020-09-08T10:27:46","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T10:27:46","slug":"friday-night-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/shabbat-resources\/friday-night-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Night Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/623x221_fna.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-post-2519 wp-image-2595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/623x221_fna.jpg\" alt=\"623x221_fna\" width=\"623\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/623x221_fna.jpg 623w, https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/623x221_fna-300x106.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Included below are several options, contacts, goals and templates on how to create a successful Friday Night Activity. Each of the options below can be specifically tailored to your community or family!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/fridaynight.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-post-2519 wp-image-2547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/fridaynight.jpg\" alt=\"fridaynight\" width=\"296\" height=\"61\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/1404414105.328354.IMG_1662.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-post-2519 wp-image-2613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/1404414105.328354.IMG_1662-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with b1 preset\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/1404414105.328354.IMG_1662-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/1404414105.328354.IMG_1662-680x1024.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact: <span style=\"color: #008080;\">Rabbi Josh Broide<\/span>,\u00a0<em>Outreach Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue, FL<br \/>\n<\/em>(561)394-0394<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Broide created a successful program titled, &#8216;Share One Shabbos&#8217; whose goal was to create a new grassroots campaign to share the beauty of Shabbat with his synagogues, friends, neighbors and coworkers that traditionally did not celebrate Shabbat. Their concept was to, &#8216;invite one person or a family for a simple Shabbat dinner, a Shabbat lunch or an entire Shabbat and let them see the magic of the weekly experience that you enjoy in your home&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Check out some of the videos that the synagogue created in preparation for their program!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to invite a guest in a non intimidating way, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l77MEtmKkBw\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to welcome your guest when they arrive at your home, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RvVZy_A_RJw\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to explain <em>Shalom Aleichem<\/em> and <em>Eishet Chayil<\/em>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fbZosKs7F0Y\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to explain the blessing of the children, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sGAaCujU1i8\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to explain and distribute <em>Kiddush<\/em>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LpAJeRfxhE0\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to explain the washing of the hands and Ha\u2019motzi, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9KIfKEpjymo\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn proper topics of conversation over the Shabbos meal,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=25szz6iv1pk\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn about <em>benching<\/em> and additional reminders for SOS,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Azt8-FuUcEw\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/communityshabbat.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-post-2519 wp-image-2549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/communityshabbat.jpg\" alt=\"communityshabbat\" width=\"347\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/communityshabbat.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/communityshabbat-300x43.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080;\">Rabbi Daniel Cohen<\/span>,\u00a0<em>Rabbi of Congregation Agudath Shalom, CT<br \/>\n<\/em>(203)358-2200<\/p>\n<p>The community of Stamford, CT is bringing together the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movement under one roof with a program titled, &#8216;Shabbat Across Stamford&#8217;. They are in the planning process of renting space in a hotel and providing programming for the masses.<\/p>\n<p>Their Friday night activity will consist of multiple prayer services, community-wide candle lighting and a joint Shabbat dinner with an engaging and neutral Scholar-in-Residence.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Some Materials Required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\">L<\/span>arge Venue<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\">T<\/span>ea Lights<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\">M<\/span>atches<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\">C<\/span>atered Meal (Click here for a sample meal)<\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">B<\/span>enchers<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">S<\/span>iddurim<\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\">K<\/span>ippot<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\">H<\/span>ead Coverings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/themedmeal.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-post-2519 wp-image-2552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/themedmeal.jpg\" alt=\"themedmeal\" width=\"375\" height=\"49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/themedmeal.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/themedmeal-300x39.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shabbat dinner is one of the most beautiful and meaningful experiences one can share with family and friends. Sometimes, engaging the family can be a challenge&#8211;a little creativity can go a long way towards bringing everyone to the table&#8211;both figuratively and literally.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-post-2519 wp-image-2553 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/ideas.jpg\" alt=\"ideas\" width=\"410\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/ideas.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/ideas-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/ideas-165x95.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tying a theme into events in the secular or Jewish calendar, hobbies, musical or literary tastes or the weekly parsha can be a great way to enhance the Shabbat meal.<\/p>\n<p>So add some decoration, creative invitations and you&#8217;ve got a great Shabbat Dinner in the making!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here is an example:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>A Dr. Seuss Shabbat Dinner<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-2519 wp-image-2556 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/drseuss-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"drseuss\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/drseuss-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.ou.org\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/drseuss.jpg 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/>Give it some thought, ask your family &amp; friends what kind of celebratory Shabbat Dinner they would like to share with you and let your imagination go!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/Sample-Seuss-Meal.pdf\">Click Here for a Sample Seuss Meal<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ou.org:443\/community\/files\/2014\/07\/Sample-Seuss-Nametags.pdf\">Click Here for a Sample Seuss Nametags<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"color: #008080;\">Is your synagogue\/ community hosting a Friday Night Activity? Tell us more! Email community@ou.org with the Subject Line \u2018 Shabbat 2014\u2032! You could be featured here!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This section offers several options, contacts, goals and templates on how to create a successful Friday night activity. 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