Gospel Shabbat 2026

Friday, January 16, 2026 • 27 Tevet 5786

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Join us for our 5th annual Gospel Shabbat service at Congregation B’nai Jacob, along with members of the African American Historical Society, the Jewish Historical Society, The Towers, Shoreline Soul and Valley Soul. This special community service celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., features Gospel music under the direction of professional singer and choir director Angela Clemmons. Be a part of this joyful, uplifting event honoring Dr. King’s work and legacy!

RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026!
REGISTRATION FOR THE SERVICE ALONE WILL CONTINUE INTO THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

Questions? Please contact Adele Messina at argmessina@gmail.com

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Admission to the Service at 6:30pm is free, but registration is requested.

Dinner following the service at 7:30pm, required pre-registration and is now closed.

*DO NOT INCLUDE YOURSELF ON THIS FORM IF YOU ARE A CHOIR MEMBER*

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Please be prepared to show photo ID upon arrival.
All bags will be inspected.
Please leave large bags in your car or at home.

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All additional donations will assist in supporting the costs of Gospel Shabbat. In Jewish numerology, every Hebrew letter has a corresponding numerical value. The Hebrew letters for the number 18 spell “chai”, or life. Eighteen has therefore come to be considered an important number, and many give gifts or donations in multiples of 18, symbolically giving the gift of life and/or good luck

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