5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Casual dress is totally fine!
We're looking forward to connecting with our out-of-town guests at Sabi for some sushi, dumplings, and noodles, before heading over to Temple Kol Tikvah for a Friday night service.
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 7:00 pm - Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:00 pm
Also casual!
Join us for a brief Friday night Shabbat service and light refreshments--sort of a pre-game for the main event on Saturday.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Please dress as you would for any traditional religious service or ceremony.
Join us on Saturday for a Shabbat service led by Gemma as she becomes a Bat Mitzvah. During this service--which marks Gemma's transition into Jewish adulthood-- she will recite prayers in both Hebrew and English, read from the Torah, and deliver a sermon sharing her point of view on what she's read. We're excited to have you join us for this rite of passage. Light lunch to follow! (And if it's your first Bat or Bar Mitzvah, check out the FAQ page to learn more.)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lakefront Cocktail Attire
Dinner, dancing, and activities for folks of all ages, all overlooking beautiful Lake Norman.