Shabbat in Venice
Please read all the information before making a request. Thank you.
Welcome
We look forward to welcoming you for Shabbat.
Keep in mind that we are a family on shlichus, who has strived to make a memorable Shabbat Experience possible for 30 years, with kosher food & wine from abroad, daily prayers services and a unique communal feeling known around the world.
So, when you reserve Shabbat meals, be sure to add a donation to the Chabad House so we can continue to be here for you. (Chabad of Venice is not subsidized by any organization so we very much appreciate your generosity). We give our maximum and we hope you will too.
Answers to F.A.Qs. (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. Sample Friday Night Dinner Menu: Shabbat Salads, Fish, Soup, Main Course like chicken/beef, Sides, Dessert, Wine & Challah for kiddush.
2. Sample Shabbat Day Lunch Menu: Shabbat Salads, Fish, Cholent, Sides, Dessert, Wine & Challah for kiddush. Seuda Shlishit is also served (parve).
3. Directions under “Directions & Travel Info”
4. If you are inquiring about one meal only, we need to hold tables at GAM GAM for those who are relying on having all the Shabbat meals. We hope you will join us for all the Shabbat meals, but if you would like one meal only, you are welcome to order take-away or delivery.
5. The menu may vary, but will include traditional Shabbat foods such as Shabbat Salads, Baked Side Dishes, Challah, Wine, Cake.
6. Chabad of Venice depends only on YOU. Without you, we can’t exist. Your donations are our only source of support and they ensure we can provide Shabbat meals, a shul with electric and a minyan, a Jewish atmosphere & all other aspects of our work here.
Answers to F.A.Qs.
7. We do not have water urns or hotplates to rent out.
8. 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. There is no kosher gelato, except at gam gam goodies.
10. With thousands of incoming tourists, home hospitality is simply not possible.
11. For babysitting, please ask your hotel for professional babysitting services.
12. The eruv 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. GAM GAM and gam gam goodies are under Lubavitch Kosher Supervision, always Pas Yisrael, Bishul Yisrael, Chalav Yisrael or Glatt Kosher.
14. GAM GAM & gam gam goodies can pack food
Prayer & Meal Times
- Candle Lighting at GAM GAM followed immediately by mincha at Chabad Shul
- Seder Niggunim (beautiful singing) until dark & Maariv prayer.
- Pre-Reserved Shabbat meals follow prayers
(Dinner follows Maariv, Lunch follows Shacharit, Seuda Shlishit follows Mincha).
Prayer times differ weekly & are posted throughout the Ghetto.
Shabbat morning prayers 10:00am.
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.
We don’t receive financial aid & your donations are our Only support for all our work, comprising our 400,000 euro annual budget. Please consider an €18 monthly or annual gift. Donations are tax-deductible in the USA. Click “Donate”.
How Do I Reserve for Shabbat?
We have three options:
1. Pre-Reserved Table at GAM GAM
2. Pre-Reserved Seat at Friday Night Communal Dinner
3. Take Away/Delivery.
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
Friday Night Communal Shabbat Dinner with Chabad of Venice at your pre-reserved seat at a hall, 3 minutes away from GAM GAM**
VIEWS DETAILSTake 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 the 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.
Locations
1) GAM GAM Kosher Restaurant
2) Daily Minyanim at the Chabad Shul
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: €36 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: €36 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 / SIMCHAT TORAH
We will have inspiring prayers throughout Sukkot/Simchat Torah.
Reserve for prayers and holiday meals throughout Sukkot and/or 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: €36 per meal, per person)
RESERVE & DONATE
SHAVUOT
We will have inspiring prayers throughout Shavuot.
Reserve for prayers and holiday meals throughout both days of Shavuot.
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.
(Holiday Meals: €36 per meal, per person)
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Donations
The Holiday activities are on a donation basis, and your much needed support is greatly appreciated. Help Chabad of Venice continue to spread light & grow!
Suggested donations per person in amounts of “Chai”: €36, €72…..€180, €504, €1800 etc...- Silver Partner €360.00- 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.
Sukkot/Simchat Torah with Chabad of Venice – Reservation
IMPORTANT: Please read the Shabbat/Holiday details & Frequently Asked Questions above BEFORE sending the form. Set a reminder in your calendar to review Directions, Candle Lighting Times & other important info on www.jewishvenice.org prior to your trip.
Yom Kippur with Chabad of Venice – Reservation
IMPORTANT: Please read the Shabbat details & Frequently Asked Questions above BEFORE sending the form. Set a reminder in your calendar to review Directions, Candle Lighting Times & other important info on www.jewishvenice.org prior to your trip.
Rosh Hashana with Chabad of Venice – Reservation
IMPORTANT: Please read the Shabbat details & Frequently Asked Questions above BEFORE sending the form. Set a reminder in your calendar to review Directions, Candle Lighting Times & other important info on www.jewishvenice.org prior to your trip.
Shavuot with Chabad of Venice – Reservation
IMPORTANT: Please read the Shabbat/Holiday details & Frequently Asked Questions above BEFORE sending the form. Set a reminder in your calendar to review Directions, Candle Lighting Times & other important info on www.jewishvenice.org prior to your trip.
Sukkot with Chabad of Venice – Reservation
IMPORTANT: Please read the Shabbat details & Frequently Asked Questions above BEFORE sending the form. Set a reminder in your calendar to review Directions, Candle Lighting Times & other important info on www.jewishvenice.org prior to your trip.