Shabbat and holiday meals:
Every Shabbat and holiday, we hold a festive meal for Jewish travelers and tourists. The meals take place at the Jewish Center - Chabad in Kampala, with the participation of dozens of community members and visitors from around the world.
It is challenging to capture in writing the warm atmosphere and the feeling of 'shevet achim gam yachad' that prevails here. In travelers' journals, you can find expressions like 'this is the most powerful experience I've had' or 'we sat at Chabad and joyfully sang Shabbat melodies, a shiver went through my body, it was amazing...' and countless other moving feedbacks that illustrate how impactful this powerful experience is for all the visitors during Shabbat and holidays at Chabad House Uganda.
It's an opportunity to discover how united we are, how much common ground we share, how we can rise above routine, and discover that there is a hidden soul within us; to realize that there is truly something special about our people and to draw natural Jewish pride for the continuation of the journey and the journey of life.
For registration and payment for Shabbat meals, click here.
Shabbat Program
Friday
Candle Lighting: Women's Candle Lighting - at the onset of Shabbat.
The lighting takes place in a corner of the dining hall at Chabad House (for candle lighting times in Uganda, click here).
Mincha Prayer, Torah Study, and Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer:
Mincha Prayer: at 18:40
Torah Study: Between Mincha and Ma'ariv prayers, there is a Torah study session on the weekly Torah portion based on the Torah's inner dimension.
Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer is uplifting and special at 19:30.
Friday Night Dinner: Following the Kabbalat Shabbat prayer, the main meal is held in the event hall of Chabad House. The meal begins with the singing of 'Shalom Aleichem' and after that, Kiddush is recited. During the meal, Shabbat songs are sung in a warm and uplifting atmosphere, accompanied by insightful Torah teachings, in short, a true enjoyment of Shabbat!
For registration and advance payment for Shabbat meals, click here .
Saturday
Chassidic Teachings Session as Preparation for Prayer: Every Shabbat morning at 10:00 AM, there is a Chassidic teachings session in preparation for prayer, accompanied by light refreshments.
Shacharit Prayer: at 11:00 AM (on Shabbat, in addition to the prayer service, communal recitation of Psalms takes place at 9:00 AM).
Shabbat Lunch: Following the Shacharit prayer (around 13:00), a Shabbat lunch is held in the event hall of Chabad House.
For registration and advance payment for Shabbat meals, click here.
Additionally, you can dedicate the Shabbat meals in honor or memory of your loved ones through a monetary donation.
For details and contact information:bit.ly/3RM50s0
Jewish Holidays
One of the unforgettable experiences at Chabad House Uganda is the Jewish holidays! Although far from home, there is a sense of closeness and warmth like nowhere else in the world!
For information about the upcoming holiday, an announcement will be posted on the website, or you can contact us via email:
Comfortable Stay for Shabbat Observers
On the premises of Chabad House, there is one dormitory room with four beds and an en-suite bathroom.
You can reserve a bed for $10 / 37k per night through the secretary at: 03-93249786.
Additionally, there are several lodging options near Chabad House.
For a list of hotels / guesthouses located within walking distance (7-30 minutes) from the Jewish center in Kampala