“When we open our homes, it can help us open our hearts.”

“When we open our homes, it can help us open our hearts.”

The Open Tent of Abraham and Sarah

Rav Dimi of Nehardea said: the welcoming of guests takes precedence over the beit midrash -- the house of study...Rav Judah said in Rav's name: the welcoming of guests takes precedence over welcoming the divine presence -- the Shechinah (Shabbat 127a).

Hachnasat Orcim/ Welcoming guests is our first Middah.

Think for a moment about a time you had guests in your home....

-How could you have opened your heart more?

-Would you rather host or be hosted?

-What is the implication of welcoming guests when we think about larger political issues like immigration?

Please let us know what you think!