Jewish Joy and the Spirit of Kabbalat Shabbat at CESJDS

Every Friday at CESJDS, our community comes together for Kabbalat Shabbat—a meaningful pause in the week that grounds us, lifts student voices, and helps us enter Shabbat with intention. On this episode of the CESJDS Pawdcast, Rabbi Malkus is joined by faculty and students to reflect on how Kab Shab has evolved over the years, how students help shape the experience, and why this weekly gathering continues to reflect the values of our Portrait of a Graduate. From moments of joy to times of reflection, Kabbalat Shabbat remains a space where our community listens, learns, and grows—together.