Dear Friends,
More than the Jews have kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath has kept the Jews - Ahad Ha'am
As the sun dips below the horizon on October 24, an estimated one million Jews in more than 340 cities and 35 countries around the globe will be uniting for what might just be the most extraordinary Shabbat in Jewish history. As part of the Shabbat Project, Tamar Lazarus President of WIZO South Africa initiated a global communal candle-lighting #SpreadingLight. Take part in this initiative to experience the magic of Shabbat and give yourselves an opportunity to disconnect from the routine and challenge of daily live, focus on family and relationships and be part of a really extended Jewish family.
To preserve the memory and capture this historical moment we ask you to send lots of candle-lighting photos with the hashtag #SPREADINGLIGHT to Tene Abraham - tenekimor@wizo.org or send through WhatsApp to 972-58-580059 (add a short caption with your name and Federation).
We look forward to welcoming participants from 14 countries to the 2014 International WIZO Aviv Seminar which promises to be a fun-filled, informative and inspiring experience.
With warm WIZO regards,
Janine Gelley
Chairperson, Organization and Tourism Division
World WIZO