Saratoga|Local Event
Global Shabbat - Rhythm and Sound of Africa in celebration of SIGD
Event Details
Join our Global Shabbat service featuring the rhythm and sounds of Africa as we celebrate the Beta Israel holiday of SIGD and the ancient and emerging Jewish communities of Africa.
5:30 p.m. Happy Hour in the Mercaz featuring Israeli wines, Black -owned wines, Tej Honey wine and N. African appetizers. Peruse information displays about Jewish African communities.
6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat led by vocalist Renee Benmeleh, accompanied by Iris Bendahan and Judy Holtzman. This joyful and inspiring service highlights the melodies of the Beta Israel other African Jewish communities.
7:30 p.m. Vegetarian potluck Shabbat dinner. We will provide Dabo bread, and two authentic Ethiopian dishes!
The event is free, but please RSVP!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA28A5F5CF8-64806453-global#/