Shabbat and Holiday Meals
Every Shabbat and holiday, we host 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's hard to capture in writing the heartwarming atmosphere and the feeling of "Shabbat brothers together" that pervades the place. In travelers' journals, you can find expressions like "this was the most powerful experience I've had" or "we sat at Chabad and joyfully sang Shabbat melodies, I felt uplifted, it was amazing..." and countless other touching feedbacks that emphasize how this intense experience impacts each of the many visitors during Shabbats and holidays at Chabad of Uganda.
It's an opportunity to discover how we are "one people"; how much we have in common; how we can transcend the routine and discover a hidden soul within us; to realize that there is something truly special about our people, and to draw upon a natural Jewish pride to continue the journey.
To register and pay for Shabbat meals in advance, click here.
Shabbat Schedule
Friday:
Candle lighting: The lighting of candles (for women) is at the start of Shabbat. The lighting takes place in a corner of the Chabad House dining hall.
( For candle lighting times in Uganda, click here.)
Mincha prayer, Torah study, and Kabbalat Shabbat:
Mincha prayer: at 18:40 Torah study: Between Mincha and evening prayers, a Torah study session is held on the weekly Torah portion focusing on its deeper meanings.
Kabbalat Shabbat prayer: A special and uplifting service at 19:30
Shabbat Dinner: After the Kabbalat Shabbat prayer, the main dinner is held in the event hall of Chabad Center. The meal opens with the song 'Shalom Aleichem' followed by Kiddush. During the meal, Shabbat songs are sung in a warm and uplifting atmosphere, along with insightful Torah discussions—a true delight of Shabbat!
To register and pay in advance for Shabbat meals, click here.
Saturday:
Chassidut preparation class: Every Shabbat morning at 10:00, there is a class on Chassidut preparation for prayer held at the synagogue, followed by light refreshments.
Shacharit prayer: at 11:00 (On Shabbats, in addition to the prayer service, communal recitation of Psalms is held at 9:00.)
Shabbat Lunch: Following the Shacharit prayer (approximately at 12:30),
a Shabbat lunch is served in the event hall of Chabad Center.
To register and pay in advance for Shabbat meals, please click here.
Additionally, you can dedicate Shabbat meals in honor or memory of your loved ones with a financial contribution.
Mincha prayer: at sunset - 18:40 Maariv prayer and Havdalah: Maariv prayer is held at the time of Shabbat departure (see Shabbat departure times in Uganda), followed by Havdalah.
Jewish Holidays
One of the unforgettable experiences at Chabad of Uganda are the Jewish holidays! Though far from home, the feeling of closeness and warmth is like being in the most homely place in the world!
For information about upcoming holidays, announcements will be posted on the website, and in any case, you can contact us by email at [email protected].
Comfortable stay for Shabbat observant guests
Within the Chabad House compound, there is one dormitory room with four beds and an en-suite bathroom. You can reserve a bed for $10 - 37,000 shillings per night through the secretary at phone: 03-93249786.
There are also several accommodation options near Chabad House.