Does Shabbat Club Host Events in Los Angeles and Miami, Too?
Yes. Shabbat Club's flagship, weekly calendar runs in New York City, but the club has also hosted gatherings in Los Angeles, Miami, and Tel Aviv — part of nearly 100 events total across all four cities. New York remains home base, with the most active and frequent calendar; LA, Miami, and Tel Aviv events happen as the club travels "+ beyond."
Where Shabbat Club Hosts Events Today
Shabbat Club started as a New York table and has grown from there. As described on the About page, the club is "a culturally Jewish pop-up dinner party series and community hosted at Jewish-owned businesses across NYC, LA, Miami, and + beyond," and lists its host cities plainly: New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Tel Aviv.
That same page puts a number behind the footprint: "We've 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 our three-day adult summer camp." New York is where the bulk of that history lives — the live, ongoing events calendar is built around NYC dates, venues, and applications.
If you're looking for a Friday night table, a Thursday mixer, a holiday party, or a Shvitz Club night this month, the NYC calendar is the one that's actively updated and the one every application link currently points to.
How the NYC Calendar Works (And What "Beyond" Means)
Every Shabbat Club event — wherever it happens — follows the same model: seats are limited, every gathering has its own guest list, and you apply through the individual event link rather than buying an open ticket. The team reads every application and builds each room by hand.
In New York, that means a running calendar of:
- Friday Night Dinner — cocktails and mingling, candles, challah and wine, a seated dinner with assigned tables, and sometimes music and dancing after.
- Almost Shabbat — Thursday-night mixers at Jewish-owned bars, restaurants, and creative spaces, standing-room and casual.
- The Holidays — seated dinners and larger parties around Rosh Hashanah, Passover, Purim, Hanukkah, and more.
- Shvitz Club — a sauna party built around an old Jewish New York ritual: getting sweaty and catching up.
- Trips & Weekends Away — summer camp weekends in the Poconos, volunteer trips in Israel, baseball games, museum tours, and other experiences outside the city.
This same five-format approach is what the club has used as it's traveled to LA, Miami, and Tel Aviv for events — the format of the night (dinner, mixer, holiday party, sauna social, trip) stays consistent; the city and venue change.
What to Look for When Applying
Because Shabbat Club runs on an application model rather than open ticketing, a few things are true no matter which city you're applying for:
- Applications close when the room is full, and popular nights fill quickly.
- Each event has its own dedicated application — there's no single membership that gets you into everything.
- Approved guests receive the address, start time, and what to bring only after acceptance.
- Events are described as open to young professionals and "welcoming to everyone (Jewish or not)."
For step-by-step detail on the application process and what events cost, the resources section has guides built specifically around those questions, including published event pricing that ranges from $18 to $1,000 depending on the format.
A Comparison of Shabbat Club's Formats
| Format | Who it's for | What it includes | Key benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Night Dinner | Guests who want a full seated night out | Cocktails, candles, challah and wine, assigned-table dinner, music/dancing when space allows | A traditional Shabbat table experience with a curated guest list |
| Almost Shabbat | Guests who want a lower-commitment, standing-room night | Thursday mixer at a Jewish-owned bar or creative space, drinks and culturally Jewish bites | Casual format built for moving around and meeting people |
| The Holidays | Guests celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Passover, Purim, or Hanukkah | Seated dinners or larger parties built around the Jewish calendar and its rituals | Holiday tradition kept "approachable, social and distinctly Shabbat Club" |
| Shvitz Club | Guests who want something different than a dinner or bar night | Steam room, cold plunge, and good company at the bathhouse | A ritual-based social format unlike a typical mixer |
| Trips & Weekends Away | Guests who want more time together outside the city | Summer camp weekends in the Poconos, volunteer trips in Israel, museum tours, field trips | Deeper connection through shared experiences beyond a single night |
Proof: Nearly 100 Nights and National Press
Shabbat Club's reach has been noted outside the community too. Forbes wrote that "Shabbat Clubs in New York are helping Jewish adults find their tribe," and the club has also been covered by NY Jewish Week, Tablet Magazine, Ha'aretz, CBS News, NY Post, Bloomberg, and Nylon — coverage collected on the press page. Founder Morgan Raum was named to New York Jewish Week's "36 to Watch" list in 2024, recognizing young innovators shaping New York City's Jewish life.
Key Takeaways
- New York City is Shabbat Club's home base and the city with the live, regularly updated events calendar.
- The club has also hosted events in Los Angeles, Miami, and Tel Aviv, as stated on its About page.
- Nearly 100 events have been hosted across all four cities combined, ranging from 18-person dinners to 500-person Purim parties.
- Every event — in any city — uses the same application model: no open tickets, apply per event, rooms built by hand.
- The five core formats (Friday Night Dinner, Almost Shabbat, The Holidays, Shvitz Club, Trips & Weekends Away) are consistent regardless of city.
- Shabbat Club has been featured in Forbes, NY Jewish Week, Tablet Magazine, Ha'aretz, CBS News, NY Post, Bloomberg, and Nylon.
- The current, actively bookable calendar is the NYC events calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shabbat Club host events outside of New York?
Yes — the About page states Shabbat Club is "hosted at Jewish-owned businesses across NYC, LA, Miami, and + beyond," and lists New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Tel Aviv as host cities.
Where is Shabbat Club's main, ongoing calendar?
New York City. The events calendar is where current Friday Night Dinners, Almost Shabbat mixers, holiday parties, Shvitz Club nights, and trips are listed and where applications are open.
How many events has Shabbat Club hosted total?
Nearly 100 events across New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Tel Aviv, ranging from intimate 18-person Shabbat dinners to 500-person Purim parties.
Can I apply to a Shabbat Club event the same way no matter the city?
Yes. Every event — regardless of city — has its own individual application link. Seats are limited, every gathering has its own guest list, and the team reads every application and builds each room by hand.
Is Shabbat Club only for Jewish attendees?
No. The club is described as open to young professionals and "welcoming to everyone (Jewish or not)."
Where can I see what Shabbat Club events cost?
The resources section includes published pricing guides covering specific event formats and costs.
Pick a City, Pick a Night
The fastest way to experience Shabbat Club is through the active New York calendar. Browse the current lineup — Friday Night Dinners, Almost Shabbat mixers, holiday parties, Shvitz Club, and upcoming trips — and apply directly on the events page. Every seat is applied for, so pick the night that fits and send your application.