Every week, the wonderful volunteers of the Odesa Volunteer Community and the beneficiaries of the Charity Foundation "Hesed Shaarei Zion" gather together to enjoy a series of Shabbat gatherings. These meetings have become not only an opportunity to relax from the hustle and bustle, but also a unique way to share warmth and joy with each other.

During these gatherings, we recap the week, share news from our lives and the world, conduct the traditional part of Shabbat, including lighting candles, blessing the challah and wine, as well as reading poetry and sharing reflections.

For some participants, these meetings have been their first experience of Shabbat, where they first experienced the magic of this special day. For others, it has become a wonderful tradition they eagerly awaited every week.

We are grateful to everyone who joined this important initiative! Together, we have created an atmosphere of warmth, kindness, and mutual understanding that has made our gatherings particularly valuable and unforgettable.

We hope that this tradition will continue to inspire us to engage in new acts of kindness and gatherings in the future.