Shabbat - chill and relax

We create a really special Shabbat atmosphere.

Shabbat on Fest is a special time, where everybody comes together as one community. There will be a variety of services to attend, meals shared and havdallah under the stars. 

Over Shabbat we'll have the chance to eat and learn together, to sing, share stories, play, take part in sports, go for a walk or just to enjoy the countryside. 

We observe Shabbat in public places - we erect an eruv* over the majority of the site - and none of the sessions require you to break Shabbat.. You're free either to observe or not to observe in your personal space - we want everyone to feel comfortable.

*Eruv – a barrier that transforms a ‘public domain’ into a ‘private domain’ and enables religiously observant Jews to do things that are forbidden in one but allowed in the other on Shabbat, like carrying. An eruv has to be physical and visible – typically wire or thick string, strung from, for example, lampposts.

Choose your Shabbat!

Although we don't organise services, many participants create minyanim of different styles, so you'll almost certainly find one to your taste and you'll be most welcome to join in. If you'd like to run one, or you have any other questions about Shabbat at Limmud Fest, or want to help, please get in touch.