Annual project celebrates Shabbat, community, and unity
Thursday, Nov. 13 – Saturday, Nov. 15, B’nai Israel\The Shabbat Project is an international grassroots movement that brings together Jews from all walks of life and all levels of observance to keep one Shabbat – celebrated in a spirit of global Jewish unity. First launched in South Africa in 2013, the Shabbat Project has spread to more than 1,500 cities across the globe.
The concept is simple: Jews from across the spectrum – religious, secular and traditional, young and old, from all corners of the world – unite to experience one full Shabbat together.
In partnership with United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, the Shabbat Project is about creating a new Jewish future based on Jewish unity, pride, and values. The Shabbat Project transcends the barriers that seem to separate and is an opportunity to rejuvenate family and community life, restore Jewish pride and identity, and strengthen Jewish unity across the globe.
All events take place at B’nai Israel Congregation, 420 Spotswood Avenue. Funding is available.
For more information and to register, contact Rabbi Zimmer at rabbi.zimmer@bnaiisrael.org or 757-614-3155 or visit www.tidewatershabbatproject.com.
Challah Bake
Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 pm $10
There’s nothing like homemade challah!
Join for a fun night of baking and inspiration.
Kabalat Shabbat Service and Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Nov. 14 Service: 4:40 pm
Dinner: 6 pm (childcare available)
$25/adult, $15/children ages 3-13, no charge/under 3 years old, or $85/family
A spirited and musical welcome to the Shabbat with guests, the Traveling Chassidim.
Havdalah Concert
Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:15 pm
No charge
Bidding Shabbat farewell with a lively and uplifting concert by the Traveling Chassidim.