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Shabbat Gathering

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Shabbat is our opportunity to pause, take a deep breath, and surround ourselves with community. Create a weekly or monthly ritual with your HMI family to gather on Shabbat and grow your connection to each other and to Judaism. Friday night dinners, Saturday night Havdalah, and other Shabbat-timed events are eligible.

What’s Covered?
Apply to receive up to $18 per HMI alum in attendance for expenses related to your Shabbat gathering, such as food, rental space, and more.

Find Shabbat Resources

  • For step-by-step instructions on hosting Shabbat, check out our Shabbat Guide. 
  • Check out OneTable’s Shabbat dinner grants for even more hosting ideas, additional financial support, and RSVP tools.

”“We gathered for a spring Shabbat dinner with other couples and their kids. In a time when it feels like there is more anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment than ever in our lifetimes, having a space with others in the Jewish community is especially important, and gathering for special moments like Shabbat to remain connected to our community feels especially meaningful. We are so grateful to HMI for their support in having a delicious meal with friends that feel like family.”

Shabbat Dinner, Madeline, HMI Alum