While we host many guests for Shabbat, they usually come for Shabbat Lunch. Our dinners are typically small with 10-13 people. (I know, its relatively small). Lunch on the other hand, frequently reaches 20. This weekend is reversed. Our community is very warm and welcoming. In particular, new families don't get to eat shabbat meals at home for some time after they arrive. The community makes sure that they have a place to eat while they get settling in a new country. We have been inviting one of the new family for some time now, but they always had previous plans. Finally, we got them to accept an invitation to Friday night dinner. At the same time, another families plan's fell through, so we invited them also. Instant large meal. 21 people. Fortunately for us, no vegetarians, food allergies or particularly finicky eaters. Good happy omnivores. Tomorrow, we have a temporary bachelor over for lunch. His family is in the states and he was left here to work and earn...
Hospitality and Food along with a little Jewish content. These are the records of our weekends with guests. Meals are rarely less than 10 people and frequently top 20. Recipes and Philosophy included.