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 45 Easy Kiruv Ideas
Part II
It has never been easier to reach out to your neighbors,
co-workers, family and friends. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
With thanks to Aharon Ungar, author of Putting Out the Fire
Shabbos and Yom Tov Opportunities
1. Invite people to share a Shabbos meal or spend an entire Shabbos with
you. (Click
here for pointers on how to maximize this experience.)
2. Email an article that explains that relevance of the upcoming Jewish
holiday. (Click here for articles that relate to Chanukah)
3. Email short film about the upcoming Jewish Holiday. (Click here for short films that relate to Chanukah)
4. Have a Chanukah candle lighting ceremony, complete with a latka
and sufganiyot party and Jewish music.
5. Give someone a menorah and candles or oil with wicks. Include a short
note explaining the reason for lighting candles.
6. Periodically place a Jewish book or holiday-related item on your desk at
work to encourage questions.
Be a Friend
1. Greet people in shul who seem to feel out-of-place. Invite them to sit
with you so you can befriend them and guide them through the davening.
2. Invite people to participate in your personal simchas.
3. Be nice to people -- consciously! It's not enough to be nice; your warmth
only comes across when you also act nice.
4. Show you care about all Jews. For example, when someone is sick, bring
food or do an errand for them, even if they say they don't need any assistance.
5. If he recently lost a loved one, give him a user-friendly booklet on the Stages
of Jewish Mourning.
6. Create a personal business card with Aish.com/wallcam photo and link on
the other side.
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