Shabbat is the weekly holiday and day of rest for Jewish individuals. It is meant to be a time to rest and to recharge from the buzz and bustle of the week. Shabbat begins at sundown on Friday evening and it ends after sunset on Saturday evening. Check out this article to learn more!
No, you do not have to be Jewish to participate! We welcome anyone and everyone who is interested in learning more about Judaism and Jewish culture.
We will start with introductions and an opening activity to get everyone into a Shabbat mindset. Then we will go into a short service, saying and singing prayers typically said on Shabbat (some prayers are recited in Hebrew, but we always aim to provide transliteration). Next we will have a blessing over grape juice and braided bread called challah before we enjoy a meal together.
Email our advisor, Julianna Orkin (jorkin@ycp.edu) and she will help you with accessing the building using your Student ID. Our doors are locked at all times for security purposes.
Please feel free to send us an email at gordoncenter@ycp.edu and we will get back to you as soon as possible!