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CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL

Keeping Tradition, Moving Forward

Second Shabbes Dinner

Upcoming Sessions

1. Friday, April 10, 2026 • 23 Nisan 5786

6:30 PM - 7:30 PMSocial Hall

2. Friday, May 8, 2026 • 21 Iyar 5786

6:30 PM - 7:30 PMSocial Hall

3. Friday, June 12, 2026 • 27 Sivan 5786

6:30 PM - 7:30 PMSocial Hall
Past Sessions
Friday, February 13, 2026 • 26 Sh'vat 5786 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Social Hall
Friday, January 9, 2026 • 20 Tevet 5786 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Membership Shabbat | Social Hall
Friday, December 12, 2025 • 22 Kislev 5786 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Camp Shabbat | Social Hall
Friday, November 14, 2025 • 23 Cheshvan 5786 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Social Hall
Friday, October 10, 2025 • 18 Tishrei 5786 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Social Hall
Friday, September 12, 2025 • 19 Elul 5785 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Social Hall

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Second Shabbes

Second Friday of the Month | September–June
A Joyful, Multigenerational Shabbat Celebration for All

Come together for Second Shabbes, a vibrant, welcoming evening filled with song, spirit, and community. Whether you're bringing little ones or coming on your own, there’s something for everyone.


Second Shabbes Schedule

  • 6:00 PM – Mishpachah (Family) Shabbat 
    A warm, musical service especially designed for families with children through 3rd grade—joyful, interactive, and filled with ruach (spirit).

  • 6:30 PM – Second Shabbes Dinner
    Share a delicious Shabbat meal with friends old and new in our Social Hall. Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where all ages can connect, unwind, and celebrate together. Advance registration is required.

  • 7:30 PM: Shabbat Evening Service
    Close out the evening with a soulful and inspiring service led by Rabbi Alfi and Cantor Kurland. Through beautiful music, meaningful prayer, and a sense of shared community, welcome the peace of Shabbat into your heart and home.

Sample Second Shabbes Dinner Menu
Catering by Tammy (tammykempner@gmail.com)

Regular Meal (adults and children)

  • Baked Chicken
  • Rice or Roasted Potatoes
  • Vegetables
  • Baby Spring Greens Salad
  • Dessert

Vegetarian Meal (adults and children)

  • Tofu & Eggplant Marinara
  • Rice
  • Baby Spring Greens Salad
  • Dessert

Please make your dinner reservations below.

  • The RSVP deadline is 5:00 PM on Tuesday of Second Shabbes week. 
  • Walk-in dinners are extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis — please RSVP in advance to ensure your spot!
  • Wine will be available to enjoy with dinner, with donations supporting our Confirmation Class. 
  • Welcome new members! If you would like to redeem your coupon for a complimentary Second Shabbes dinner, please call our office at 916-446-4861.

Registration is now closed for February 13.

   Regular Meal - $16.00
   Vegetarian Meal - $16.00
   Regular Kid Meal (age 5 and under) - $0.00
   Vegetarian Kid Meal (age 5 and under) - $0.00
   Regular Meal - $16.00
   Vegetarian Meal - $16.00
   Regular Kid Meal (age 5 and under) - $0.00
   Vegetarian Kid Meal (age 5 and under) - $0.00
   Regular Meal - $16.00
   Vegetarian Meal - $16.00
   Regular Kid Meal (age 5 and under) - $0.00
   Vegetarian Kid Meal (age 5 and under) - $0.00
CO-SPONSOR A SECOND SHABBES DINNER OR ONEG

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a simcha, honor a loved one, or mark a special occasion?

Co-sponsor a Second Shabbes Dinner or Oneg and share your joy with the community. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, baby naming, graduation, or a tribute in memory of a loved one, your sponsorship helps us create a warm and welcoming Shabbat experience for all.

It helps us bring the community together around the Shabbat table — nourishing both body and soul.

Your tribute will be recognized in the Chadashot and Shabbat Flyer.

$118 is the suggested donation to co-sponsor a Second Shabbes Dinner or Oneg.
Acknowledgment Details for the Chadashot and Shabbat Flyer
Please enter the name of the co-sponsor as you would like it to appear in the acknowledgment message.

For example:

The Second Shabbes Dinner is co-sponsored by Jane Smith ...
The Second Shabbes Dinner is co-sponsored by The Cohen Family ...
​​​​​​​The Second Shabbes Dinner is co-sponsored by Hannah Fine and Steve Clark ...
​​​​​​​The Second Shabbes Dinner is co-sponsored by Mike and Susan Steinberg ...
For example:

... in celebration of Samantha Tally's birthday.
... in honor of Jeff Grossman becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
... in memory of Julian Boulot.
... on the occasion of our 25th Anniversary.
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