6:00 p.m. Shabbat Dinner with the Merage Israeli Fellows, catered by Blueberry Hill. Menu: Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables, Greek Salad and a Fruit Bowl. Kids Menu - Pasta with Alfredo Sauce on the side and Caesar Salad. Cost: $25 Adults; $15 Children. Register below. 

7:00 p.m. “How Has Israel Changed Since October 7, 2023?” will be the question addressed to the Merage Israeli Fellows when they are interviewed by Rabbi Rachlis during Shabbat Alive Services, our jazz and pop service with a band, led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier. 

This new group of Merage Israeli Fellows, sponsored by the Merage Foundations, whose specialty is Medical Devices/Life Sciences, are considered among the ”best and brightest” young CEOs and executives in Israel. Click here to view their work. 

We will dedicate a special gift from the Merage Family of Shabbat candlesticks and a Hanukkiah, created by one of Israel’s greatest artists. There are only three sets in the world and one of the others were gifted by the artist to former President Bill and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. We will also dedicate a leaf on our Tree of Remembrance in memory of Judi Appleman. Our Shabbat Alive musicians are sponsored by Gilbert Gluck and Catherine Bradley.