Where can I find guests for Pesach (Lakewood)?

amother

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 3:41 pm

Our guests canceled. My kids are disappointed that we won't have guests for first days Pesach. I was thinking that since we have the room and we'd love to host, we can invite families in our neighborhood that need a place or just want to get out for the sedarim and/or meals. (We don't have sleeping room for a couple.) I know it's very close to Pesach but maybe there's an organization in Lakewood that would know of people in our neighborhood that can be our guests?

amother

Moonstone

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 3:43 pm

There's Sister to Sister.
Maybe also ask around - singles or families who don't go away for Yom tov and live in a walking distance.

amother

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 3:46 pm

amother Moonstone wrote:

There's Sister to Sister.
Maybe also ask around - singles or families who don't go away for Yom tov and live in a walking distance.

I don't know whom to ask. We live in a huge development but I hardly know anyone...

Do you know the number for Sister to Sister?

amother

Royalblue

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 3:59 pm

Ask the rav of the local shul he might know who can use invitations

amother

Celeste

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 4:12 pm

I just saw this.

My extended family is looking for people to host single parents and their kids.

WhatsApp
347.815. myef

chestnut

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 4:42 pm

amother OP wrote:

I don't know whom to ask. We live in a huge development but I hardly know anyone...

Do you know the number for Sister to Sister?

718-338-2943 | info@sistertosisternetwork.org

chestnut

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 4:43 pm

amother Celeste wrote:

I just saw this.

My extended family is looking for people to host single parents and their kids.

WhatsApp
347.815. myef

If they have a branch in Lakewood, then for sure contact them

amother

Cobalt

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 4:44 pm

So nice! For my kids also, it's not shabbos or YT without guests. We live in a community with lots of singles/single parents so there are always ppl to invite.

Persevere

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 4:45 pm

This is so beautiful. Tizki lmitzvos. May you always be on the giving end, and may Hashem give you many resources and strength for chesed!

amother

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 8:00 pm

chestnut wrote:

718-338-2943 | info@sistertosisternetwork.org

I tried the email and it came back. I'll call tomorrow. Thanks for posting the info!

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amother

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 8:01 pm

amother Cerise wrote:

Which area of Lakewood are you?

Westgate

amother

Snowflake

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 8:06 pm

why dont you try posting on the westgate whatsapp chat. Im not from there but I have family that used to live there and they were constantly hosting singles that needed a place

sunshine23

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 8:10 pm

My single friend is looking for somewhere to go that she can help out and be a part of things. Sad that her family situation is not great so she can't live at home. Yom tov is so hard for her

amother

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 8:38 pm

amother Snowflake wrote:

why dont you try posting on the westgate whatsapp chat. Im not from there but I have family that used to live there and they were constantly hosting singles that needed a place

I thought about doing that but when I drafted it, it came out sounding condescending. I'd never want anyone to feel that we're doing them a favor by hosting them--we WANT company! I think maybe I'll call the rav in the morning and ask.

Persevere

Mon, Mar 27 2023, 8:48 pm

amother OP wrote:

Why not just post-

Hi! We'd love to host guests for x meals over YT. Please PM if you know someone who would appreciate an invite!

Or yes, ask the rav if he knows anyone who needs.

amother

NeonOrange

Tue, Mar 28 2023, 4:55 pm

sunshine23 wrote:

My single friend is looking for somewhere to go that she can help out and be a part of things. Sad that her family situation is not great so she can't live at home. Yom tov is so hard for her

I'd want to hear more about this girl. Re an invite.
Who can I be in touch with?