FACEBOOK GROUP PARTICIPANT GUIDE

A Mitzvah to Eat takes seriously the goal of creating a safe and respectful space for Jews who  need ritual accommodations to connect safely to Jewish practice and community. 

A Mitzvah to Eat’s Facebook group, as with other Facebook groups, provides people an  opportunity to meet and connect who might not have otherwise done so. This can create a  feeling of community, build new friendships and more.  

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All participants in a Facebook group (a “member”), must agree to abide by a Code of Conduct. These are the rules that group members agree to when requesting to join the group. Through the Code of Conduct, A Mitzvah to Eat encourages an online space where everyone is treated with the respect they deserve. Any member who violates the Code of Conduct may be  removed from the group, in the full discretion of A Mitzvah to Eat.  

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If you feel uncomfortable with any interaction in this Facebook group, or if you feel harassed or  harmed by a member, please report your concern by sending us an email at  support@amitzvahtoeat.org. We will review all reports, and remove members who are not  complying with our Code of Conduct. 

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Despite establishing clear rules, it is possible that a member may not comply with the Code of Conduct. A  Mitzvah to Eat is not responsible for any actions taken, comments made or advice given by a member. All members participate in the Facebook group at their own discretion and shall not hold A Mitzvah to Eat liable for any actions of a member. 

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As a member, please be aware of the following when you participate in a Facebook group: 

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1. Members often choose to share personal details about themselves when asking questions or  requesting support. Our rules require that any personal details shared in the group should not be shared outside of the group. We also prohibit screenshots.  

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If you are concerned that your personal information will be shared outside the group including  through the sharing of screenshots, consider using the ‘Anonymous Post’ feature to help protect your identity. You are responsible for deciding if and when to share any personal  information in the group. 

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2. People who you meet on Facebook, as with people who you meet in your local community,  can act or speak in ways that you don’t agree with or make you feel uncomfortable. You are responsible for deciding what conversations you are comfortable participating in. If someone from the group connects with you individually and makes you feel uncomfortable, you may want to block them on Facebook. 

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3. A Mitzvah to Eat encourages members to give emotional support rather than tailored advice.  For example, one offering emotional support might say, "That sounds hard. Sending support." We also suggest that those interested in giving suggestions use language such as “this is what has worked for me”, without assuming or suggesting that it would work for anyone else. Despite that, members may still choose to make suggestions, give instructions, or offer specific advice. 

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A Mitzvah to Eat does not endorse any information or advice provided by a member. We encourage all members to obtain advice from a qualified professional to ensure any action is  safe for you. You are responsible for choosing to try suggestions or follow the advice of another  member.  

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4. Our Facebook group is a moderated space. We have volunteer moderators who read  comments and ask to be alerted to concerning comments or dynamics in the group. We cannot witness every inappropriate comment, though we do delete and address them once identified. Additionally, we cannot control or be responsible if a member engages in inappropriate  behavior outside of our moderated space.