Shabbat Dinner | Chabad of San Miguel de Allende

Chabad of San Miguel de Allende

Friday Night
Shabbat Dinner

Candle lighting, Kiddush over wine, challah, and a traditional dinner. A table open to every Jewish soul in San Miguel.

When
Most Fridays
Begins
Around candle lighting
Register By
Thursday

Dinner begins around candle-lighting time. The exact time varies by season and is confirmed after registration.

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The Experience

A table unlike
any other in San Miguel

Most Fridays, as the sun sets and the first candles are lit, something shifts. The week slows. And around a long, crowded table, strangers become something closer.

Our Shabbat dinners have welcomed travelers, expats, longtime locals, and first-timers — people who didn't know what to expect and left wondering how to come back sooner.

You don't need to be observant. You don't need to know the prayers. You just need to show up hungry — for food and for connection.

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Candle Lighting & Kiddush
We welcome Shabbat with candles and Kiddush over wine — beautiful even if you've never seen it before.
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Challah & Traditional Dinner
Home-baked challah, slow-cooked Shabbat dishes, and the kind of meal that makes you lean back and exhale.
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A Seat at the Table
Intimate enough for real conversation, warm enough that you feel at home. No performance — just welcome.

"I came in knowing no one. By the end of the evening, I felt like I'd found my people in Mexico."

— Rachel S., New York

How the Evening Flows

What to expect

Arrival
Welcome & Mingling
Come as you are. Meet the Rabbi and Rebbetzin, get a drink, and settle in. No rush.
On Select Fridays
Optional Shabbat Services
On some evenings we hold a short, welcoming service before dinner. Entirely optional. We'll let you know in advance.
Sundown
Candle Lighting & Kiddush
The moment Shabbat begins — candles are lit and we say Kiddush over wine. A brief, beautiful welcome to the evening.
Evening
Dinner & Conversation
Challah, a full traditional dinner, and real conversation around the table. Linger as long as you like.

Plan Your Visit

Everything you
need to know

Location
Central San Miguel
de Allende
The exact address will be included in your confirmation.
Time
Most Fridays
Dinner begins around candle-lighting time. The exact time varies by season and is confirmed after registration.
Cost
US$36 per adult
Children US$25. No one is turned away — speak with the Rabbi if cost is a concern.
Registration
Please register by Thursday
This helps us prepare the right amount of food and save you a seat.
Dietary
Kosher kitchen
All food is prepared under kosher supervision. Please note any allergies when you register.
Children
Warmly welcome
Children are warmly welcome. Shabbat is a family evening. Please include their ages when you register.

Join Us for Shabbat

Reserve your
seat at the table

Please register by Thursday. This helps us prepare the right amount of food and make sure you have a seat.

We'll send the confirmed time and address once you register.

First time? Mention it — we'll make sure you feel at home.
Visiting San Miguel? You're exactly who Shabbat is for.
Bringing a group? Let us know and we'll seat you together.
Questions? Email us at shabbat@chabadsma.com

Register by Thursday.
We'll confirm the details with you.

Or email us at shabbat@chabadsma.com