Shabbat and Yom Tov Meals
Give the Gift of Shabbat to Families in Need
Sponsoring guests with food on Shabbat is not just for the poor — all community needs are considered blessed, particularly on Shabbat!
These food package values are supported by volunteer hosts over Shabbat, and/or Yom Tov, or other annual holy days such as significant Yahrzeits.
Sponsorship can include preparation of food purchased for community events.
These sponsorships are processed through relationships with numerous synagogues and community leaders who are known to adhere to kashrut standards, and typically help host and support travellers visiting cities around Israel. The families are considered in need and require the sponsorship to provide the meals. They are typically not paid for their own time and effort — the sponsorship covers the raw ingredients.
Food packages are generally given to those less well off, in addition to whole-community event sponsorships.
Participating organisations include JLTV, AQM, YTD and Breslov, as examples of many.
Sponsorship Options
$50
Meals for 2 people within a group meal or event over Shabbat or Yom Tov.
$100
Meals for 2 people at hosted events or with family, throughout Shabbat or a Yom Tov.
$150
A box set of wine and general Kiddush needs for a communal synagogue Kiddush for Shabbat or Yom Tov.
$150
A set of honey for Rosh Hashana, matzah at Pesach, or similar, for families or community centres.
$300
Sponsor a small family's Shabbat needs, including hosting guests — usually around 10 people — at one of the meals.
$700
Kiddush for approximately 100 people on Shabbat, in a synagogue or learning centre.
$700
Food and refreshments for approximately 200 people at a Bris or Kiddush, or 100 people for a lunch with cholent over Shabbat or Yom Tov, in a synagogue or learning centre.
