"The Big Shabbat aims to set a Guinness World Record for the largest Shabbat dinner with 3,000 attendees, surpassing the current record of 2,322 in Berlin."
"Attendees will enjoy a kosher vegetarian feast including 1,500 pounds of salmon, 300 challahs, and thousands of hors d'oeuvres, prepared by a team of ten chefs."
"Beyond the record attempt, the event focuses on community, connection, and resilience for New York's Jewish population, backed by significant funding from UJA-Federation."
"The evening includes elements like live music, dancing, a mini-Western Wall for notes, and a requirement for attendees to remain seated for an hour after the motzi blessing."
The Big Shabbat event on November 21 at Javits North in New York City seeks to break the Guinness World Record for the largest Shabbat dinner, currently held by Berlin. The gathering will host 3,000 participants who will enjoy a kosher vegetarian meal featuring 1,500 pounds of salmon, among other dishes. Attendees must adhere to Guinness rules, remaining seated for one hour after the motzi blessing. The occasion symbolizes community resilience and connection, supported by a grant from UJA-Federation of New York, combined with live music and a mini-Western Wall for guests to leave messages.
Read at Time Out New York
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