Shabbat Observers and Kosher

I am a Shabbat observer and the course takes place during the weekend. Do you keep Shabbat?

Practicing awareness and maintaining a religious lifestyle are in no way contradictory. In coordination with the managers, you can observe the Shabbat, put on tefillin and pray while still keeping the silence as well as the rest of the guidelines which support the practice. 

The kitchen is dairy-vegetarian and the utensils were never used for cooking meat or fish. The vegetables and fruits are brought in by large external service providers as are the dry goods. The plates and cutlery were donated by different households and if this presents a problem, you are very welcome to bring your own.

During Shabbat, in coordination with the kitchen staff, you may have a hot

plate for food that was cooked before Shabbat. There’s  grape juice for the Kiddush and challah for the mitzvah “Hamotzi”. If the course ends during Shabbat, you’ll be able to stay in the compound until the end of Shabbat.

At the same time, meditation is practiced in the common hall where the lights and air conditioners are turned on and off during Shabbat. Also, the teachers often use a microphone when giving meditation instructions. 

Please let us know in advance if you Observe Shabbat.