Nu Fridays

Shabbat Host Collective

Just for Gen Z • Summer 2026

Apply through May 20
Apply through May 20

What would it feel like to host a Shabbat that's entirely your own, infused with your personality and shared with people you care about? Our five-part experience just for Angelenos 21–29 is designed to help you get there.

Starting with four beautiful, intentionally crafted dinners in Venice Beach, we'll explore how to gather, host, and bring Shabbat to life, building confidence and community along the way with a cohort of peers and inspiring facilitators. Every detail from food to flow will offer inspiration you can take home with you, culminating with your hosting debut in September.

Together, we'll dive into the art and heart of gathering – setting the table, shaping rituals, and creating a vibe that's meaningful, personal, and actually doable. Come find your seat at the table and learn how to create your own.

PART 1: THE BEGINNING
Fri., June 12

We'll open our Shabbat journey with golden hour vibes and great company. As the light shifts, gather for a joyful, low-key evening of drinks, connection, and intention setting. This will be our first moment to meet – new faces, new friends, and a shared experience ahead. Toast what's taking shape and set the tone for a season of warmth, learning, and celebration.

PART 2: THE HEART OF GATHERING
Fri., June 26

With Mariposa Dueñas. Explore what it means to host with care and intention. How can we create spaces where every person feels like they belong and matter? How can we be thoughtful about the details – who's invited, how they're welcomed, the energy we carry into a room? Dive into the emotional and spiritual architecture of a meaningful gathering, creating moments of deep welcome, hospitality, and heart.

PART 3: SETTING THE TABLE
Fri., July 10

With Chef Trevor Brown. Food is at the center of the Shabbat experience, and feeding others is one of the oldest forms of love. Discover how to bring meaning, creativity, and ease into preparing meals, whether you're cooking for 2 or 22.

PART 4: REIMAGINING RITUAL
Fri., July 24

With Talia Gnessin. What makes a ritual feel real, relevant, and alive? In our final session, reclaim and reinvent rituals in ways that reflect who you are and how you live. We'll demystify "rules," share traditions, and craft rituals grounded in authenticity, making Shabbat something we all look forward to returning to each week.

PART 5: YOUR HOSTING DEBUT
Fri., Sept. 18

Put it all into practice hosting with OneTable during NuRoots' Sweet Return festival.

WHO'S INVITED?

You're 21-29 

You call Los Angeles County home

You're looking for your people in this big, sprawling city

You've always wanted to host Shabbat (or any gathering), but aren't quite sure where to start

You love bringing people together and want to learn how to more intentionally

APPLYING

Apply through May 20
Interview after applying
Acceptances shared May 29

WHAT'S THE COST?

If accepted, a $180 program fee will be due by June 8 to help bring Nu Fridays to life. If cost is a barrier, don't hesitate to reach out. 

Nu Fridays • Apply through May 20

The more you share in your application, the better we can build a group that has just the right kind of magic. Your responses will help us shape a cohort where we can connect, learn from one another, and create meaningful spaces. Don't overthink it – honest is always better than perfect.