Opening Night Snacks - Every year we like to begin the festival in a casual way by having  our opening session outside under a tent.  At this meeting, we set the tone of the festival with a short message and the traditional "Kiddush" to set the Sabbath and these eight days of the festival apart from rest of the year. It is also a time to meet new people, see old friends, and talk about old times.

As the coordinator for this event you will plan the finger foods mixer for that evening including a) coordinating announcements about the event, b) organizing the volunteers for the event, c) collecting and preparing the food and drinks, d) setting up the location, and e) cleaning up afterwards.  In the past, SOOJ has sent out announcements asking each family to provide certain items (chips, drinks, cookies, veggie trays, etc.) based on the organizer's request.  SOOJ will provide all the coffee, paper products, and utensils. The tent and tables will already be in place.