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 August 7th !
This 1st Friday - the full open bar drinks is sponsored by The Chosen Foundation.
Discounted Tickets (Limited Tickets)
Anshey Sfard is proud to partner with Israel Bonds
Israel Bonds Investor – Early Bird minimum $36 Bond purchase.
Available to the eligible new Israel Bonds purchasers.
Questions? Shamimma 310-996-3011
If you’re a student or would like to request a discount, please contact Angela at admin@ansheysfard.com.
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, July 2nd 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.
