Riverdale Temple's monthly Kabbalat Shabbat offers a welcoming, festive atmosphere for the entire community to greet the Sabbath with song, prayer, friendship, dancing, and dinner together.  It's at an earlier time and in a less formal atmosphere than our other Friday night Shabbat services.

Rabbi Judith Lewis and Cantor Leslie Friendlander begin our Kabbalat Shabbat service at 7:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.  They lead a joyous celebration of Shabbat that appeals to all generations and frequently features special musical guests.   Everyone can participate in our exciting combination of prayer and song in Hebrew and English.

Following the service, our Kabbalat Shabbat celebration continues as everyone joins in a community dinner and fun activity in the temple's spacious social hall.  Menus vary and feature international cuisines.   After dinner our activities for the young and young at heart have included Israeli dancing, storytelling, folk dancing, and a talent night.  You'll have  plenty of time for casual conversation between new friends and long-time members of our congregational family.

There's no charge for the evening and no need for reservations.  We kindly ask that everyone bring a dessert or side dish to share and a donation for the Kingsbridge Riverdale Marble Hill Food and Hunger Project.

Come Celebrate Shabbat with Us

 open to the community—Invite your friends and neighbors!