SABBATH KIDDUSH AT CHABAD  

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Sabbath Kiddush, the communal gathering that follows the Sabbath morning prayers, is a traditional opportunity to mark joyous events and life cycle occasions within the community. A birthday, anniversary, or Yartziet are all events commonly honored at the Kiddush, as well as baby namings, graduations, and other opportunities to give thanks in the company of family and friends. Chabad of Ann Arbor offers Sponsorship of our Sabbath Kiddush in two formats, post-services "Refreshments" and a more formal "Sabbath Luncheon."

At the conclusion of Sabbath morning prayers, just after noon, the congregation gathers to say the blessing over the wine ("Kiddush"). The week's Sponsor has an opportunity to speak about the event for which they are sponsoring the Kiddush, and is welcome to say a few words about the Torah portion of that week, an upcoming Jewish holiday, or another Jewish topic. (The Rabbi or Rebbetzin will be glad to help the Sponsor prepare their remarks.)

HOW TO SPONSOR A KIDDUSH
To make reserving a Kiddush easier for our community, Chabad of Ann Arbor's website includes a Kiddush Sponsorship page. Just go to jewmich.com and click the "Kiddush" button. You'll see a list of several months' worth of upcoming Sabbaths, in both English and Hebrew dates. The green boxes indicate Sabbaths that are available; orange boxes indicate Sabbaths that are already sponsored. Click "Reserve," and you will see a form to fill out including your contact information and the event for which you are sponsoring the Kiddush. You will also be asked to create a "PIN number;" this is your personal code to access your sponsorship information and make corrections if necessary. An email will be sent to the address you enter to confirm your reservation. That's all there is to it!

HELPFUL TIPS FOR KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
A typical Kiddush at Chabad of Ann Arbor includes 25 - 45 people, plus friends or family whom you would like to invite to join us. Kiddush refreshments for up to 45 people generally cost between $60 - $75; Kiddush Luncheon between $90 - $150. You have the freedom to make your Kiddush as elaborate you wish, of course, and can augment the suggestions below. In addition, fresh cut flowers for the buffet table add to the Oneg Shabbat (enjoyment of the Sabbath) and are always welcome.

"SABBATH REFRESHMENTS" SUGGESTED MENU
-quantities for up to 45 people
• Assortment of cakes (Zeman’s or Hiller’s)
• Herring, not in cream ("Ma Cohen" brand is a suggestion.)
• Two dips (hummus, baba ganoush, etc.)
• Two boxes of crackers (Please purchase Manischewitz, Lieber's or Osem brands only.)
• Bag of potato chips and/or corn chips
• Two bottles of soda and/or juice (Coke, 7-Up, Pepsi, Faygo)
• Bottle of wine made from grapes (consult Rabbi regarding brands)
• Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts

"SABBATH LUNCHEON" SUGGESTED MENU
 
-quantities for up to 45 people
• The above menu plus:
• 2 dozen Challah rolls
• Fish (lox and/or gefilte fish)
• Cold cuts such as turkey, salami, corned beef, pastrami etc. (1/4 lbs. per person)
• Kugel (1 slice per person)
• Salads
• Dessert

PLEASE NOTE:
** all food items must remain IN CONTAINERS and UNCUT. Vegetable and fruits must be purchased WHOLE. All washing and cutting of fruits and vegetables, and all slicing of desserts, kugels, etc. should only take place at the Chabad House using the House's kitchenware. Wine should remain CORKED until it is served at the Kiddush. The Rabbi or Rebbetzin will be happy to consult with you regarding preparation of the Kiddush buffet table (see below).

HECHSHERS (Kosher certification symbols)
Please make sure ALL products are “OU” Pareve (a U with a circle around it) or “OK” Pareve ( a K with a circle around it), Kof Kay, or Star K.

Acceptable Hechshers also include: CRC; Badatz Jerusalem; Chug Chasam Sofer; Bnei Brak Rabbi Landow. Please consult the Rabbi or Rebbetzin with questions regarding Kosher certifications.

Also, please note that all non-meat Kiddush items must be Pareve, not Dairy. Hechshers for Dairy items usually include a capital "D" nearby. A "p" next to a hechsher refers to its acceptability for Passover, and is not an indication of Parve status. Items will occasionally be marked "Parve" next to the hechsher.

SHOPPING FOR A KIDDUSH
The best option for your Kiddush menu is to patronize the Jewish stores in a convenient cluster on Greenfield near Ten Mile in Oak Park, Michigan. On the east side, in the Royal Plaza, is a Zeman’s Bakery and Unique Kosher Carryout. On the west side is the One Stop Kosher Supermarket. Alternatively, it is possible to buy everything for your Kiddush menu right here in Ann Arbor. For example, Hiller's now carries packaged cakes by the brand "Green's from Brooklyn."

PREPARING THE KIDDUSH BUFFET
Please arrange to bring all items to the Chabad House on the Thursday evening or Friday before, no later than early Friday afternoon. Contact Rabbi Goldstein at 734-995-3276 or email click here so that everything can be arranged in accordance with Sabbath requirements. We ask that you allow yourself time to assist us in preparing the platters of food then, to simplify preparations on the Sabbath morning. If you wish to use special tableware, please purchase disposable plates, utensils, etc., and bring them, unopened, at the same time as the food items.

Chabad of Ann Arbor thanks you for your interest in becoming a Kiddush Sponsor. We look forward to sharing your Simcha with you!

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