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October Jewish Young Community Shabbat Dinner
ABOUT THIS EVENT
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.
1. 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.
2. 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 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.
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. Request a seat by Wednesday, October 14 at 11:55 PM ET and introduce yourself in a line or two. Each guest submits an individual request. The hosts review requests; your seat is confirmed only when OneTable sends approval.
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Jewish Young Community (JYC) – New Jersey provides a welcoming environment for young professionals in the northern and central New Jersey area to create meaningful Jewish connections.