For the May 2021 graduation/commencement, UAlbany is doing an in-person + remote graduation ceremony stretched out over 8 days. Shabbos House will be here for the first weekend (May 14-15) and second weekend (May 21-22) hosting graduates and their families for Shabbat meals, and short receptions. See below for the full details. 

If you plan to attend, and have not already filled out our Graduation 2021 Survey, please do so, so we can be better prepared. 

FIRST WEEKEND (celebrating the Class of 2021)

Friday May 14th:

7pm Pre-Shabbat Reception (photos, hors d’oeuvres, etc) 

7:30pm Candle-lighting & Shabbat Prayers

8:15pm Shabbat Dinner

Saturday May 15th:

Prayers 11am (Minyan is unlikely either weekend)

Lunch 12:30pm 

Light End of Shabbat Dinner 8pm (Shabbat ends at 9pm)

SECOND WEEKEND (celebrating the Class of 2020):

Thursday May 20th:

5pm BBQ 

Friday, May 21st:

7pm Pre-Shabbat Reception (photos, hors d’oeuvres, etc) 

7:30pm Candle-lighting & Shabbat Prayers

8:15pm Shabbat Dinner

Saturday, May 22nd:

Prayers 11am (Minyan is unlikely either weekend)

Lunch 12:30pm 

Light End of Shabbat Dinner 8pm (Shabbat ends at 9:08pm)