Shabbat Dinner | Chabad of San Miguel de Allende

Chabad of San Miguel de Allende

Friday Night
Shabbat Dinner

Traditional food. Candlelight blessings. A table open to every Jewish soul in San Miguel.

When
Most Friday Evenings
Begins
Time confirmed after RSVP
Who
Everyone welcome
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The Experience

A table unlike
any other in San Miguel

Most Fridays as the sun dips behind the Parroquia's spires, something shifts. The week slows. Candles are lit. 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 begin as Jews have for millennia — with light, wine, and blessing. Beautiful even if you've never seen it before.
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Challah & Traditional Food
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 to have real conversations. Joyful enough that the songs feel natural. No performance — just warmth.
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SMA's Jewish Community
Meet the expats, visitors, and locals who've made Friday nights a ritual. You're not just attending an event — you're joining something.

"I came in knowing no one. By the time we sang the last song, 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.
Sometimes
Kabbalat Shabbat
On select evenings we welcome Shabbat with prayers and song before dinner. We'll let you know in advance.
Sundown
Candle Lighting & Kiddush
The Rebbetzin lights the candles — the moment Shabbat begins. Wine blessings and the breaking of challah follow.
Evening
Dinner, Zmiros & Birkat Hamazon
A full traditional meal, Shabbat songs easy to follow along, and blessings to close. Then linger as long as you like.

Plan Your Visit

Everything you
need to know

Location
Chabad of San Miguel
San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
Address provided upon RSVP. Central location, easy walking from most hotels.
Time
Confirmed after RSVP
We'll send the exact time and address with your confirmation — typically around candle lighting.
Cost
$36 per person
Includes dinner. No one is turned away — speak with the Rabbi if cost is a concern.
Dress
Smart casual
We ask for modest, respectful attire. No head covering required unless you wish.
Dietary
Kosher kitchen
All food is prepared under kosher supervision. Please note any allergies on your RSVP.
Children
Warmly welcome
Jewish children especially — Shabbat is a family night. Let us know ages when you register.

Join Us This Friday

Reserve your
seat at the table

RSVPs help us prepare the right amount of food — and ensure you have a seat when we reach capacity on busy weekends.

Fill out the form and we'll send you the confirmed time and address within 24 hours.

First time? Mention it — we'll make sure you feel at home.
Visiting for one week? 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

Takes 60 seconds.
We'll confirm within 24 hours.

Or email us at shabbat@chabadsma.com