Death over dinner community shabbat

Death, in Jewish tradition, is not a taboo. It is not macabre or morbid—it is the natural conclusion of a life lived, part of the sacred rhythm of existence.

By the medieval period, Jewish thinkers had envisioned olam ha’ba, the World to Come: a messianic age of peace, healing, and wholeness. Shabbat, they taught, is a taste of that world—one day each week where we set down our burdens and live as though the world were already redeemed.

That makes the Shabbat table an ideal setting to talk about death. Not to fear it, but to reflect, to plan, to share stories, and to deepen our appreciation for life. To sit together, break bread, and speak with courage and compassion about what we often leave unsaid.

All are welcome. No experience with Jewish tradition required.

Dinner will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten-free options available.