(Sarah Yoheved Rigler)

What qualified Henny Machlis, who passed away this past Friday at the age of 58, as one of the world’s greatest Jewish women?

Jerusalemites would say it was her cooking for and serving up to 300 guests every Shabbos in her cramped Jerusalem apartment. The guests – almost 150 for the Shabbat night meal and over 100 for the Shabbat day meal – ranged from curious tourists and university students to lonely widows and singles to drunks and mentally ill people who considered the Machlis family’s love and warmth more delectable than even their ample food.

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Last week’s community Tehillim Gathering attracted very many people, filling the Young Israel synagogue from the front to back, and even spilling over into the anteroom.

Click here to view a short video of the tzibur singing “Acheinu” at the end. Courtesy of Zvi Belsky.

Over 1 million Jews, in 65 countries and 465 cities around the world, are joining together to keep the Shabbos of October 23rd-24th 2015. It is an act of solidarity, a celebration of our Jewish heritage, and an opportunity to reconnect to our families, friends and ourselves. Please visit our website shabbosprojectcle.com to learn more.

The Shabbos Project CLE has reached remarkable proportions, beyond our expectations. We have needed to expand our Challah Bake from 700 to 1060 participants. But this comes with significant additional costs, besides our other current expenses. We need more funding…and your help. The Cleveland Jewish community has never before seen such an incredible display of unity. Our day schools have joined together. Jews from all denominations are uniting around this international endeavor. Join us, and over 1 million Jews around the world, in making this happen, right here in Cleveland. Please show your support.  #keepingittogether

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