Seudah Shlishit, meaning "Third Meal," is the traditional meal eaten on Shabbat afternoon as Shabbat draws to a close (Friday night dinner and Shabbat lunch are the first two official meals of Shabbat).  In the winter, we called these gatherings Melaveh Malka, meaning "Escorting the Queen," which is a joyous musical celebration at the end of Shabbat after havdalah to keep the energy from Shabbat with us as we start the new week.  For those gatherings, we started with Seudah Shlishit and moved into havdalah and Melaveh Malka as the night grew dark. 

With havdalah on May 3 at 8:41 PM, we will come together before Shabbat ends to learn and share Shabbat songs and niggunim (wordless melodies) that capture the joy and longing of Shabbat afternoon. 

You are welcome to come early, at 5:00 PM, to help with some simple food preparation or just to schmooze in the kitchen.  We will plan to start eating and singing around 5:30.

There will be a simple meal with kid-friendly options, delicious treats from Lilybug Baking, and the warm energy of communal song, but we will not be singing with instruments during Shabbat.  We anticipate singing and eating until about 7:30 PM.  If you are excited for singing with instruments, check out our Musical Kabbalat Shabbat on May 9th, which will end before sundown and be followed by a potluck.