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October Jewish Young Community Shabbat Dinner

October Jewish Young Community Shabbat Dinner

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Shabbat table with apples, challah, a decorated honey jar, and a Friday OneTable booklet

JYC · Friday Night TogetherMorris County · Fall 2026

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October Shabbat Dinner

A welcoming Friday night at Morristown Jewish Center with a Shabbat service, a home-cooked dinner by Cantor Shana and time to meet fellow Jewish young adults.

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DateFriday, October 16, 2026
Time6:15–9:00 PM
PlaceMorristown Jewish Center · Morristown
AdmissionFirst 30 free
Then $18Host approval required
The invitation

Come for Shabbat. Leave knowing a few more people.

Join hosts Jessica Kiedes and Paula, Jewish Young Community (JYC) New Jersey and Morristown Jewish Center for an evening of community, prayer, tradition and a home-cooked meal by Cantor Shana. Jewish young adults ages 21–39ish, young professionals and graduate students are welcome. Come solo or bring a friend; no membership or prior Shabbat experience is required.

Why this night exists

A local table can become a local community.

JYC created this dinner as a low-pressure first stop for Jewish adults ages 21–39 in Morris County—no membership, no dues and no assumed level of Shabbat experience.

Presented by Jewish Young Community (JYC), a project of Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael.

The evening

Two acts. One shared table.

01

Service & Shabbat welcome

Begin together at 6:15 PM with the Shabbat service at Morristown Jewish Center. Share tradition and a welcoming start to the evening.

02

Dinner & conversation

Dinner begins at 7:15 PM, with a home-cooked meal by Cantor Shana and time to get to know one another. The evening concludes at 9:00 PM.

Your arrival

Everything important, before you say yes.

Your hosts

Jessica Kiedes and Paula are hosting this OneTable dinner. Say hello in a line or two when you request your seat.

A good first stop

Jewish adults ages 21–39 are welcome. New to the area, returning after years or brand-new to Shabbat? You belong at the table.

Venue & arrival

Morristown Jewish Center is at 177 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, between the Fire Department and Marty’s Reliable Cycle. A guard will direct you to the door; the event is upstairs.

Dinner notes

The listing marks the meal kosher, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Include allergies in your RSVP so the hosts can confirm what is possible.

Coming alone

Completely normal. Ask Jessica or Paula for an introduction when you arrive.

Access & Shabbat practice

Email JYC before RSVP about accessibility, caregiving or device needs. Cellphone and camera use is not permitted during this Shabbat event. Contact JYC before registering about access or device needs.

RSVP & admission

Request your place at the table.

Registration is free through October 14 for the first 30 people; admission is $18 afterward. The listing is public, but every seat requires host approval. JYC publishes the planned event details and admission offer. The hosts approve seat requests through OneTable; OneTable shows the live places, price and fees due, payment or cancellation terms, and your confirmation status. If those details differ from JYC, contact the hosts before paying or traveling. A request is not a confirmed registration.

First 30 freeThen $18
Host approval required

How confirmation worksRequest → review → confirmation

  1. Request a seat by Wednesday, October 14 at 11:55 PM ET and introduce yourself in a line or two.
  2. Each guest submits an individual request.
  3. The hosts review requests; your seat is confirmed only when OneTable sends approval. Follow the instructions in your confirmation.
  4. If plans change, update or cancel promptly so another guest can request the place.

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Shabbat atmosphere

Be present for Shabbat.

Cellphone and camera use is not permitted during this Shabbat event. Please keep phones and cameras put away. If an accessibility or caregiving need may require a device, email JYC before RSVP so the hosts can plan with you.

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Date And Time

10-16-2026 @ 06:15 PM to
10-16-2026 @ 09:00 PM
 

Registration End Date

10-14-2026
 

Event Types

Shabbat Dinner
 

Event Category

Shabbat & Holidays

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Six useful facts about this event

Food & kashrut

Food & kashrut details pending

Photography

Photography details pending

Accessibility

Accessibility details pending

Cost

Cost details pending

Venue disclosure

Venue-disclosure details pending

Vibe

Event vibe details pending

Why “pending”? JYC has not completed both the factual staff check and named religious-leadership wording review for this event. Ask before relying on a food, access, photography, cost, or venue assumption.

PHOTO POLICY

Photography and your choice

Photography details are not yet confirmed. JYC will not publish an identifiable guest image without a recorded consent decision and approved use scope.

Afterward, request removal at the JYC photo-removal form or email jycnewjersey@gmail.com. JYC customer service owns intake and routes each request to the website/social-media owner responsible for removal.

Social and practical clarity

Know Before You Go

Solo-friendlyNo membership requiredCost help availableGuided religious elements

Who and what it feels like

  • JYC primarily serves Jewish adults ages 21–39; use the registration details for any event-specific eligibility.
  • Coming alone is normal. This is a community gathering, not presented as singles-only unless the listing explicitly says so.
  • Structure: Guided religious elements + conversation.
  • Expected attendance is not stated unless organizers have confirmed a useful range.

Arrival and first connection

  • Use the published start time, venue, and organizer instructions. If an entrance, check-in point, or arrival window is missing, ask before traveling.
  • A first-event host can text before the event, meet near arrival, and make two introductions.
  • Contact the organizer if you may arrive late or need to leave early; timed reservations and religious portions can affect what is practical.
  • Published location: Morristown Jewish Center, 177 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Jewish content and conversation

  • Format: Light or traditional religious content should be explained on the event page; no prior knowledge is expected unless the listing says otherwise.
  • Israel or politics is not assumed to be part of the program unless the listing clearly identifies it.
  • No one is expected to disclose or defend a personal identity or political position.

Cost, access, food, and privacy

  • Use the registration page for the exact price, what it includes, and the refund deadline.
  • Confidential financial assistance and Request an accommodation are available.
  • Ask the organizer about dietary needs, parking or transit, indoor/outdoor plans, and photography if the listing does not yet answer them.
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One evening can lead to the next.

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Before arrival, ask your named hosts to confirm where to meet. At the table, ask for one or two introductions if you would like them. Before leaving, choose a next invitation when it suits you.

Next scheduled invitation: October 30, 2026
Somerset Shabbat Dinner in Bridgewater
Hosts: Jessica Kiedes; Nathan Vaisbort

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Event owner and fact check

JYC record owner
Nathan Vaisbort
Welcome / event hosts
Jessica Kiedes; Paula
Named organization / venue
Jewish Young Community (JYC), a project of Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael; venue: Morristown Jewish Center, Morristown
Essential facts
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