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 December 30, 2008

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      NEW eGroup Features

1. We have rolled out our long awaited beta version of eGroups 2.0 for some of the Kiruv eGroups. This new and improved version has brand new features including:

• Newly designed layout
• Direct commenting on previous posts with the option to reply to either the whole group or directly to the person who posted.
• Weekly and Daily Digest Only options that you can adjust yourself

2. As part of our expanding eGroups we are offering you the opportunity to have your kiruv questions answered by one of our Project Inspire staff.

For more information see the bottom of any eGroup email or if you'd like to join the eGroups please email us at egroups@projectinspire.com.

Sharing Shabbos

We all appreciate that Shabbos is a great vehicle for bringing people closer to Judaism.

Here is a simple way to get onto the subject of Shabbos, which one of Project Inspire's members from Passaic shared with us.

Whenever someone she’s in touch with asks her how her weekend was, she answers: "just great...I love Shabbos so much. I get time to relax, time to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, time to be with family and for myself - I just don't know what I'd do without it!

Of course, you can begin by asking them how their weekend was, which will generally lead to an opportunity for you to speak about yours.

In addition, it also leads to a situation where inviting them for Shabbos is also possible.

There are also many fascinating conversations about the value of getting quality time with family or time for yourself that such a conversation can open up to. This can help a person focus on what is important in his life and how much he is making it a priority.

Think about what you appreciate about Shabbos and share it!

Click here for an article with practical pointers on hosting non-religious Shabbos guests.

Regardless of your location, here are 2 NEW WAYS for you to join a Kiruv Training Seminar:

1) Contact your local shul/school that shows TCN (Torah Communications Network) events e.g. Rabbis Frand/Reisman weekly shiurim and ask them to broadcast the Kiruv Training Seminar.  They have already been e-mailed by TCN.

2) On your own computer.  Each week a video file will be available to you to view in order to be part of the seminar.  You will need to register as below and agree to e-mail weekly after each session.  For more details of this ultimate home kiruv training seminar, please e-mail me directly at mtropp@projectinspire.com. 

Wishing you Good Shabbos, Freilichen Chanukah and Chodesh Tov,
Rabbi Mordechai Tropp

Be part of this historic event as seminar will be broadcast by TCN in cities across America!

Seminar originates at Khal Zichron Mordechai in Airmont (South Monsey), NY