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African Flair Kabbalat Shabbat

African Flair Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall)

Friday, November 22, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Co-Sponsored by Beth David’s Tikkun Olam Team and Israel Action Committee
The Jewish – Ethiopian holiday of SIGD is now a national Israeli holiday celebrated 50 days after Yom Kippur. Join as we celebrate SIGD starting with:

  • 5:30pm Happy Hour at in the Mercaz featuring Israeli wines and appetizers
  • 6:00pm Vocalist Renee Benmeleh will lead us in an inspiring and joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service highlighting the melodies of the Ethiopian Jews and other Jewish African communities
  • 7:30pm Vegetarian potluck Shabbat dinner two authentic Ethiopian dishes, Honey wine, injera and Dabo bread will be provided!

The event is free, but please RSVP.