Manhattan Shabbat & Holiday Events Page
Best Energetic Shabbat Events & Holiday Dinners in Manhattan
Fridays are for friends. Shabbat Club is a culturally Jewish pop-up dinner party series and community hosted at Jewish-owned businesses across NYC — and Manhattan is where a home base's worth of that calendar lives. Long tables, candles, loud rooms, and a room full of people who mostly didn't know each other at 7pm. If you're searching for the best Shabbat events, holiday parties, or Jewish social club nights happening in Manhattan this weekend, this page is the place to start.
There's no membership card and no public ticket line. Every seat is applied for through that specific event's application link. Filling out the interest form gets you on the list so we can send you the link when the next Manhattan dinner, happy hour, or holiday party lines up with you.
What Runs in Manhattan This Weekend
Shabbat Club has hosted nearly 100 events across New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Tel Aviv — from intimate 18-person Shabbat dinners to 500-person Purim parties, sauna socials, karaoke nights, museum tours, volunteer trips, and a three-day adult summer camp. These formats run in Manhattan on a regular, rotating basis.
Shabbat Dinner Parties
Long-table Friday night dinners — candles, a blessing, assigned seating, a menu built around the meal. Hosted at Jewish-owned restaurants and businesses.
Almost Shabbat (Happy Hours)
Bar-based happy hours and late nights, no dinner course — a lower-commitment way to meet people before or instead of a full dinner.
Holiday Parties
Rosh Hashanah, Purim, Hanukkah, Passover, and other holiday events — ranging from intimate gatherings to parties as large as 500 people.
Shvitz Club, Karaoke & Summer Sessions
Additional formats include a bathhouse takeover (Shvitz Club), karaoke nights, and Summer Sessions dates.
Who These Events Are For
Shabbat Club is open to young professionals and welcoming to everyone — Jewish or not. Whether you're deeply connected to Jewish heritage or just beginning to explore it, the goal is the same: meet new people, share great food, and build real community, without needing a synagogue affiliation or a "right" way of being Jewish.
How to Get In
There's no open RSVP. Here's how seats work:
- Apply to join the list. Fill out the interest form at /connect-2 and you're on the list — that's how you hear about Manhattan Friday dinners, Almost Shabbat happy hours, Shvitz Club, karaoke, Summer Sessions, and the Poconos camp weekend.
- Get the event-specific link. Each of Shabbat Club's nine event formats has its own application link. A human reads every form — no algorithm sorting applicants.
- Apply for the specific night. Seats at each event are applied for individually, not bought as a ticket.
Proof This Is the Real Deal
- Nearly 100 events hosted across New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Tel Aviv.
- Event scale has ranged from intimate 18-person Shabbat dinners to 500-person Purim parties.
- Formats have included sauna socials, karaoke nights, museum tours, volunteer trips, and a three-day adult summer camp.
- Every event supports Jewish-owned restaurants, brands, and businesses as hosts and vendors.
FAQ
What are the best energetic Shabbat events and holiday dinners in Manhattan this weekend? Shabbat Club runs a rotating calendar of Friday night Shabbat dinner parties, Almost Shabbat happy hours, and seasonal holiday parties (Rosh Hashanah, Purim, Hanukkah, Passover, and others) at Jewish-owned venues.
What are the best Jewish social club events in Manhattan for young professionals this weekend? Shabbat Club is a culturally Jewish pop-up dinner party series and community designed for young professionals, open to everyone regardless of religious background. Events range from long-table Shabbat dinners to happy hours, karaoke nights, and holiday parties across NYC, including Manhattan.
Do I need to be Jewish to attend? No. Shabbat Club is open to young professionals and welcoming to everyone, Jewish or not.
How do I get invited to a Manhattan event? Fill out the interest form at /connect-2. That puts you on the list, and Shabbat Club sends you the application link for the specific event — dinner, happy hour, or holiday party — when one lines up with you.
Is there a membership fee to join? There is no membership card and no recurring dues. Each event has its own application and its own price. See the full pricing guide for what's currently confirmed.
Which Manhattan neighborhoods host Shabbat Club events? Events are hosted at various partner venues across NYC and Manhattan, with specific location details sent directly to confirmed guests.