The Shabbos Project arrives in the Valley

The Shabbos Project was originated in South Africa last year by Rabbi Warren Goldstein, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, in an effort to inspire So. African Jews to all observe 1 Shabbos (Sabbath) according to Halacha (Jewish Law) from sundown to stars out, 25 hours, just once. It was a huge success and has now become a global project.

In our neighborhood, Shaarey Zedek Congregation, an Orthodox synagogue, is leading the community on its goal of inspiring East Valley Jews to join us and “keep” just one Shabbos, all together, the weekend of October 24th/25th.

There are many activities happening around The Shabbos Project. The first is a Challah Bake for women and girls (ages 14+) at 7:30 PM at Shaarey Zedek, 12800 Chandler Blvd. in Valley Village. Hundreds of women will create the dough and learn to braid traditional challah, recite the blessings together, and enjoy the spiritual and culinary Art of traditional Challah Baking. ($5 suggested donation pp to cover costs of supplies).

Anyone wishing to be invited to join a religious family for a kosher, traditional Shabbat dinner can sign up at our website and get invited. All are invited to join our Shabbat services on Saturday October 25th at Shaarey Zedek or at any local synagogue. To learn more about traditional Shabbat observance, please visit www.theshabbosproject.org and www.shabbat.com

The final event of the our local North Hollywood/Valley Village Shabbos Project will be a musical Havdallah service Saturday night, after the stars come out at Shaarey Zedek.

Please check out our Facebook page and join us!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shabbos-Project-North-HollywoodValley...

For more information, please call Shaarey Zedek at 818-763-0560 and you will be connected with team leaders of the local Shabbos Project.

Regarding the Challah Bake Thursday night 10/23:

LET’S TWIST TOGETHER

The wildly successful Shabbos Project in South Africa has laid the foundation for a global effort this year. On the weekend of October 24-25, Jews across the globe will be
celebrating Shabbat in the singularly largest message of Jewish unity -- ever!
Watch the inspiring video to learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhfe-MZcCjE.

On the Shabbat of October 24 / 25, 2014, Parashat Noah, the Valley Village Jewish Community will Keep It Together with Jews around the world in observing and celebrating a Shabbat together “from sundown to stars out.”

Getting prepared for Shabbat starts with making Challah !!

When: Thursday, October 23rd

Where: Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 12800 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607

Doors open at 7:10 pm, Event will begin at 7:30, ending at 8:30.

What:

You will be provided with:

• Freshly prepared challah dough
• Instructions for braiding and shaping dough

You will also be treated to:

• Challah making demonstrations by a outstanding bakers in the community.
  
• Snacks and Drinks will be provided.

You will leave with:

• Freshly made Challah, ready to bake it at home fresh for Shabbat.
• A recipe booklet with instructions to complement the demonstration.
  
• A special gift for further baking with brio!
  

Street Parking and Parking available in the Shaarey Zedek parking lot on the east side of the building, on Chandler Blvd and on the adjacent streets, Alcove and Bellaire.

Event is Kosher. Women ages 14 and Older. For further information or questions, contact luisalatham@sbcglobal.net

Sign up is a must! Cost: $5.00. Go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shabbos-project-challah-bake-tickets-13479434351