Shabbat in Venice
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Welcome
We’re so glad you’re here — and we can’t wait to welcome you for Shabbat.
For over 30 years, our family has been on shlichus here in Venice, creating a meaningful, memorable Shabbat experience for thousands — with delicious kosher meals and fine wine brought in from abroad, daily prayer services and a sense of connection that has become known around the world.
💛 Chabad of Venice is completely self-funded — we receive no outside organizational support. You reservation helps cover your Shabbat meals, but everything else we do is made possible only though your generous support. You help us continue providing inspiration, hospitality and a warm Jewish home away from home.
✨ We give our maximum, and we hope you will too.
Together, we can keep the light of Judaism shining bright around the world!
Answers to F.A.Qs. (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. We offer 3 Options for Shabbat in Venice:
Option 1: All 3 Meals at your private table at GAM GAM Kosher Restaurant
Option 2: Friday Night Communal Dinner at the Chabad Shul
Option 3: GAM GAM Take-Away & Delivery
2. Sample Friday Night Dinner Menu:
Shabbat Salads, Fish, Soup, Main Course like chicken/beef, Sides, Dessert, Challah and Wine for kiddush.
3. Sample Shabbat Day Lunch Menu:
Shabbat Salads, Fish, Cholent, Sides, Dessert, Challah and Wine for kiddush. Seuda Shlishit (parve) is also served.
4. Directions
Check under “Directions & Travel Info” or click here.
5. 3 Shabbat Meals or Friday Night Dinner:
If you would like Friday Night Dinner only, you are welcome to reserve at the Communal Dinner at the Chabad Shul or order take-away or delivery. (GAM GAM tables are for those relying on having all the Shabbat meals).
6. Reserving for Shabbat vs. Donating to Chabad of Venice:
Your Shabbat reservation helps cover the cost of your meals — but everything else we do (maintain a synagogue for daily prayers, provide a home away from home for thousands, offer Jewish education and more) is made possible only through your generous donation.
Answers to F.A.Qs.
7. Water Urns/Hot Plates:
We do not have them to rent out, but there is a hot plate for use in the Chabad House (first come-first serve basis).
8. Supermarkets:
There are very few kosher items to buy in regular supermarkets, such as canned vegetables, nuts, rice cakes & some Kellogg’s cereals. (There are no hechshers on the packages). Details will be given in person.
9. Kosher Gelato:
Often available at gam gam goodies.
10. Home Hospitality:
With thousands of incoming tourists, home hospitality is simply not possible.
11. Babysitting:
Please ask your hotel for professional babysitting services.
12. Eruv:
It covers most of the city, including areas that are on the same side of the Grand Canal as the Jewish Ghetto. The Grand Canal is easily seen using Google Maps.
13. Hashgacha:
GAM GAM and gam gam goodies are under Lubavitch Kosher Supervision, always Pas Yisrael, Bishul Yisrael, Chalav Yisrael or Glatt Kosher.
14. Take-Away:
GAM GAM & gam gam goodies offer Take-Away.
Prayer & Meal Times
Shabbat Schedule
- Candles will be available to light where you reserved your meals, either at GAM GAM or at the Chabad Shul.
- Mincha Afternoon Prayer is right after candle lighting. Duration: 15 minutes.
- Enjoy a short & meaningful Torah insight & Seder Niggunim (Songs for the Soul!) Duration: 30 minutes
- Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer follows. Duration: 20 minutes
- Pre-Reserved Shabbat meals follow prayers:
· Dinner follows Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer (around 70 minutes after candle lighting)
· Shabbat Day Kiddush follows Shacharit Morning Prayer (around 12:15)
· Seuda Shlishit follows Mincha Afternoon Prayer
Prayer times differ weekly & are posted throughout the Ghetto.
Shabbat Morning Prayers 10:00am
Click the button below for candle lighting times:
Shabbat Take Away & Delivery
GAM GAM offers Shabbat take-away on Friday, until three hours before Shabbat, conveniently packed to take to your hotel. Wine and challah are also available.
- Important: Kindly decide on your order before arriving at GAM GAM.
(English menu follows Hebrew menu) Click here ➡️ TakeAway Shabbat Menu Hebrew English - Heating Food: We do not have hot plates for rent and unfortunately can not heat food at GAM GAM on Shabbat.
GAM GAM also delivers Shabbat meals on Friday to hotels. Orders must be placed and prepaid by Thursday.
Why Shabbat In Venice?
Sing songs you know, learn new ones too! Live with the times by learning about the Torah portion as our yeshiva bochurim give Dvar Torahs. Trade stories with new friends from around the globe. You’ll find a Jew who speaks French, one who speaks Hebrew, another who speaks English, yet after “HaMotzi Lechem Min Haaretz” on the challah, everyone is completely united.
We’ve had Shabbats with almost 800 people & with decades of catering expertise, our Shabbat is abundant, well-organized & where each person is personally taken care of. Looking forward to welcoming you for Shabbat in Jewish Venice.
Why We Need YOU
“The Whole World’s Chabad House” has been serving the International Jewish community for 30 years & needs you to donate generously so we can continue.
Your Shabbat reservation helps cover your meals – but everything else we do is made possible only through your generous support.
Every week, we welcome and assist thousands of visitors, offer Jewish education, host holiday celebrations, maintain a synagogue for daily prayers and provide a warm, welcoming home away from home – right here in the heart of Jewish Venice.
We receive no outside funding. Your donation is our only source of support. Your partnership ensures this vital work can continue. Please consider an €18 monthly or annual gift. Donations are tax-deductible in the USA. Click “Donate”.
How Do I Reserve for Shabbat?
🎯 You’ve got 3 choices – pick what works best for you!
3 Meals at GAM GAM Kosher Restaurant
Shabbat Dinner, Lunch & Seuda Shlishit
at your pre-reserved private table in GAM GAM.
VIEWS DETAILS
Friday Night Communal Shabbat Dinner with Chabad of Venice
Community Shabbat Dinner
Pre-reserved seat at the Chabad Shul in the Ghetto Square.
Take-Away & Delivery
GAM GAM offers Shabbat take-away, conveniently packed to take to your hotel. Wine and challah are also available. (While supplies last. We recommend ordering early, as quantities can run out during busy summer weeks).
- Important: Kindly decide on your order before arriving at GAM GAM.
- Click Here 👉 Take-Away Shabbat Menu
- Heating Food: There are a few hot plates (plata) for use in the Chabad House. We can not heat your food at GAM GAM.
GAM GAM also delivers Shabbat meals on Friday to hotels. Orders must be placed and pre-paid by Thursday.
Locations
1) GAM GAM Kosher Restaurant
(near Ponte delle Guglie / Guglie Bridge)
2) Daily Minyanim at the Chabad Shul
FAQ:
GAM GAM is a two minute walk
from the Chabad Shul. There is one
bridge in between.
How do I reserve for Jewish Holidays?
Prayers and Meals
Every Jewish holiday, All Year! Rosh Hashana, Tashlich, Yom Kippur, Sukkot (including the sukkah), Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim, Passover (seders both nights) & Shavuot. Prayer Services and Holiday Meals are open to every Jew, young & young at heart. Reserve below!
ROSH HASHANA
Reserve for prayers and holiday meals throughout both days of Rosh Hashana.
1. Light candles at the Chabad Shul in the Ghetto Square (Candle lighting times on top left of www.jewishvenice.org)
2. Immediately after candle lighting, prayers will follow.
3. After the prayers, celebrate with a holiday meal.
(Meals: €50 per meal, per person)
RESERVE & DONATEYOM KIPPUR
GAM GAM Kosher Restaurant will be open during the day before Yom Kippur with regular waiter service.
For later in the day, one can sign up here for Seuda Hamafseket/Prayer Services/Break Fast.
(Meals: €50 per meal, per person)
Light candles at the Chabad Shul in the Ghetto Square. (Times will be posted throughout the Ghetto or can be found in the drop down menu on the Shabbat & Jewish Holidays page.
RESERVE & DONATESUKKOT, SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH
We will have inspiring prayers throughout Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah.
Reserve for prayers and holiday meals throughout Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah.
1. Light candles at the Chabad shul in the Ghetto Square (Candle lighting times on top left of www.jewishvenice.org)
2. Immediately after candle lighting, prayers will follow.
3. After the prayers, celebrate with a holiday meal in the sukkah.
(Holiday Meals: €50 per meal, per person)
RESERVE & DONATE
PURIM
RESERVE & DONATE
SHAVUOT
Shavuot marks the date when G‑d gave the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai more than 3,300 years ago. Every year, G-d reaffirms His covenant with us and gives us the Torah again brand new!
Come hear the Torah reading of the 10 Commandments!
🕯️ Light candles at the Chabad shul in the Ghetto Square.
📖 Immediately after candle lighting, prayers will follow.
🍽️ After the prayers, we’ll celebrate with holiday meals throughout the two days.
Join the all-night Torah learning on Sunday.
Don’t miss the traditional dairy meal on Monday!
The special Yizkor memorial service will be recited for departed loved ones on Tuesday around 12:30pm.
RESERVE & DONATEDonations
Sponsor a Holiday: Silver Partner €500.00- Gold Partner €1000.00- Platinum Partner €1800.00
We do not receive any financial assistance so we absolutely need your generous tzedakah. Your donations are our Only source of support & allow us to provide you with our programs serving 300,000 Jews from around the world every year, like Shabbat and Holiday events, a synagogue with 3 daily services, dairy & meat kosher food options & more! May Hashem bless you 1000-fold in return. Donations are tax-deductible in the USA.
IMPORTANT: Please read the Shabbat/Holiday details & Frequently Asked Questions above. After reserving, save Directions, Candle Lighting Times & other helpful info on www.jewishvenice.org in your calendar, so you will have all the details prior to your trip.
Holiday Meals: €50 per meal, per person.
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