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Somerset Shabbat Dinner in Bridgewater
Friday, October 30 · Bridgewater
Shabbat in Somerset, made easy.
Join Jessica Kiedes for a relaxed Friday night at Temple Sholom for Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s. Begin with a local temple service, then gather for candle lighting, blessings, dinner, and unhurried conversation. Come alone or bring a friend—no membership or prior Shabbat experience is required.
Free · Host approval required · RSVP by October 28
What to expect
A real Friday night, without the awkwardness.
The evening starts with a temple service and continues around the dinner table. We’ll light candles, say the blessings, eat, and leave room for the kind of conversation that helps people actually get to know one another.
- Welcoming to newcomers and people reconnecting with Shabbat
- No membership, dues, or prior religious knowledge required
- Come solo, bring a friend, or meet Jessica when you arrive
The evening
Two easy parts. One shared table.
Service & Shabbat welcome
Begin together at 6:15 PM with the local temple service, followed by candle lighting and the traditional blessings.
Dinner & conversation
Settle in for a relaxed meal and genuine conversation. The evening concludes at 9:00 PM.
Good to know
Clear details before you commit.
Host approval
Jessica reviews RSVP requests before confirming seats. Say hello in a line or two when you sign up.
Dietary notes
The OneTable listing marks the dinner kosher and notes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Include allergies in your RSVP.
Dress
The host requests dressy attire and no jeans.
Coming alone
That’s completely normal. New to the area or returning to Shabbat after a while? This is a good first stop.
Registration required
Request your place at the table.
Registration is free and handled through OneTable. Seats require host approval, so add a short introduction when you request yours.
Please register individually. If plans change, update or cancel your OneTable RSVP so the host can welcome someone else.
Friday, October 30
Come for Friday night. Leave knowing a few more people.
Request your seat through OneTable by Wednesday, October 28.
BRING A FRIEND
Somerset Shabbat Dinner in Bridgewater
October 30, 2026
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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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
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Social and practical clarity
Know Before You Go
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: Temple Sholom, Bridgewater, NJ.
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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