1st Friday Sephardic Shabbat Dinner — Every First Friday of the Month

Join us for an authentic Sephardic Shabbat dinner atmosphere for Jewish young professionals on May 1st!

This Shabbat - the full open bar is sponsored by the Chosen Foundation. 

Discounted Tickets ends 72h before the event

If you’re a student or would like to request a discount, please contact Angela at admin@ansheysfard.com. Limited tickets.  

Schedule

6:00pm - Arak & Sahbak (Le’Chaim & Shmoozing) Open bar and Sephardic vibes as we gather indoors to welcome Shabbat with warmth and good company.
7:00pm - Candle Lighting & Services
8:00pm - Sephardic Shabbat Dinner 4-course authentic Sephardic meal cooked by our resident chef (appetizers, meat, veggie entrees, side dishes, and desserts - Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available)
10:00pm - Ja'leh unwind with a traditional Yemenite-Sephardic post-dinner gathering. Enjoy Pitzuhim (nuts & snacks) while singing traditional Shabbat Zemirot (melodies) from the Diwan together.

Dress Code

To honor our Sephardic traditions, we’d encourage our guests to dress in the spirit of our culture. We kindly ask men to please wear a head covering — A kippah, baseball cap, fedora, or something creative will do the trick (we will provide options too)! We also ask women to dress modestly in our space.

Partners

Sponsoring Partners: Israel Bonds, JIMENA, The Chosen Foundation, OneTable.
Community Partners: Malka Productions, ValueCulture, JFE (Jews for Entrepreneurship) and JCCSF.
Wine Partner: Hajdu wines.20% off: use code dale at hajduwines.com | Private tastings: Dale Guinasso 510-421-8935

Notes

To help Ronit (our chef) and Angela (our event manager) prepare properly, avoid any logistical balagan, and ensure everyone arrives at Shabbat relaxed and refreshed, PLEASE purchase your ticket by Thursday, April 30th at 10:00 AM.

Pricing and tips have temporarily increased due to the loss of a couple of sponsoring partners, rising event costs, and the current attendance cap, which raises the cost per attendee. We are working to make the event more affordable by securing new partners such as Israel Bonds, reducing operational costs, and exploring ways to expand capacity, including reopening the patio for additional seating.
If you are a student or facing financial difficulty and cannot afford the ticket price, please email Angela at admin@ansheysfard.com as early as possible — ideally at least two weeks before the event — so we can do our best to help. We don’t want anyone left out on Friday night.

Refund and Transfer Policy
Refunds require at least 72 hours’ notice, as planning and staffing are based on attendance. Ticket transfers are not guaranteed—please contact Angela at events@ansheysfard.com at least 48 hours before the event. Day-of transfers cannot be accommodated.
Contribution Policy
Ticket purchases are considered contributions supporting our ongoing fundraising efforts for Young Professionals programming (e.g., First Friday Shabbat Dinners and First Night Holiday Dinners) and are not payments for goods or services.
Capacity & Attendance Policy
Due to limited capacity and heightened security considerations, priority is given to regular attendees, and tickets may be refunded if necessary.