YOU'RE ALREADY WELCOME

Come As You Are

We want to meet the real you.

You don't need to know the songs. You don't need to know Hebrew. You don't need to know the prayers. You don't need to know anyone here. You don't need to dress a certain way. You don't even need to be Jewish.

Non-Jewish women have attended events at The Shabbat Club and felt completely welcomed. The only thing we ask you to bring is an open heart.

What it should Feel like.

Within the first five minutes, we want you to feel:

At home. Like you can breathe here.

Unleashed. Like something you've been holding can finally let go.

Excited. Like you just found something you didn't know you were looking for.

Curious. Like there's more here — and you want to explore it.

WHAT IF I'M NOT SPIRITUAL / TOO SPIRITUAL / SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN?
This home is a place for spiritual exploration — but not the kind where someone tells you what to believe. We focus on singing and gathering so that we can take off the layers we wear for the world and see what's underneath. What's inside. What wants to come out. It's less about connecting to a God outside of you — and more about uncovering the Divine that already moves through you. If that resonates, you'll love it here. If it sounds a little unfamiliar, that's okay too. Just come and feel it for yourself.
WHAT IF I CAN'T SING?
You can. But also — that's not what this is about. Nobody's performing. Nobody's listening to see if you hit the right note. We're sitting in a circle, sharing our voices, and something happens when women do that together that has nothing to do with talent. Some women whisper. Some women belt. Some women just listen the first time and let the sound wash over them. All of it counts.
WHAT IF I DON'T FIT THE "MOLD"?
There is no mold. Women who cover their hair come here. Women who wear pants come here. Women who've never stepped foot in a synagogue come here. Women who've been to every synagogue in town come here. The whole point of this space is that you don't need to sacrifice your authenticity when you step into your Judaism. If you've been wandering — looking for a place where you can be fully yourself and fully connected to something sacred — this might be the place you stop.
WHAT IF IT'S TOO "WOO WOO" FOR ME?
We hear that sometimes. Here's what we'd say: give it a chance. Some of our programs are deeply spiritual. Some are more social. Some are art. Some are food and singing and hanging out. There are lots of ways in. If one gathering doesn't feel like your thing, another one might. You don't have to love everything. You just have to be open to trying.
WHAT IF MY HUSBAND / FAMILY DOESN'T GET IT?
That's okay. They don't have to. This space exists for you. What you feel here, what you experience, what opens up in you — that's yours. And sometimes the people closest to us understand later, after they see what it does for us.
WILL THERE BE WORDS OR TERMS I DON'T UNDERSTAND?
Probably! And that's completely okay. There may be Hebrew words, references to traditions, or phrases that are new to you. You can always ask — no one will make you feel silly for not knowing. Or you can just let it wash over you and soak up what feels right. There's no quiz at the end. Promise.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Whatever makes you feel like you. Jeans. A dress. A head covering. A crown and a onesie. Bare feet. We genuinely don't care. This space is about what's inside you, not what's on you.
WHAT IF I HAVE KIDS WITH ME?
Bring them! Our Family Kabbalat Shabbat is designed specifically for families — instruments, dancing, healthy food, and a real Friday night experience your kids will actually enjoy. And our Makom Space after-school program gives kids their own creative, Jewish space to explore and grow. For women-only gatherings like Song Circles, it's best to come solo so you can be fully present — but reach out if childcare is a barrier. We want you here.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?
You walk in. There's food. There's warmth. Someone will smile at you and probably hand you something to eat. You don't need to know where to sit or what to do. Just follow the room. Everyone was new once — and most of them were nervous too. Within a few minutes, you'll realize: Oh. I can just be myself here. That's the whole point.

STILL NERVOUS?

That's normal. Most women are the first time.

That's normal. Most women are the first time.

Here's what we hear after:

Here's what we hear after:

"I'm so grateful that this exists." "I need more of this." "I want to be a part of this community."

"I'm so grateful that this exists." "I need more of this." "I want to be a part of this community."

You won't be put on the spot. You won't be the only new person. You won't be judged for what you know or don't know, what you wear or don't wear, how you practice or don't practice.

You won't be put on the spot. You won't be the only new person. You won't be judged for what you know or don't know, what you wear or don't wear, how you practice or don't practice.

You'll just be welcome.

You'll just be welcome.

Come as you are. Seriously.

You don't need to know the songs. You don't need to know the prayers. You don't need to know anyone.

You just need to show up.

QUESTIONS?

Have questions about the programs, registration, age ranges, or anything else? We'd love to hear from you.

The Shabbat Club · Cleveland, Ohio

A place to explore the intersection of our Jewishness with our womanhood — through creativity, song, and real community.

The Shabbat club is fiscally sponsored by Beloved Builders, Inc.

The Shabbat club is fiscally sponsored by Beloved Builders, Inc.

- a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

- a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization