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Shabbat in Albania

Join us for Friday night and Shabbat morning services, pray in a community setting and enjoy warm Shabbat meals in the heart of Tirana

 Discover the experience

The Shabbat Experience

Every week, as the sun sets over Tirana, we come together to welcome Shabbat. It's more than a service — it's a moment of peace, connection, and joy in a place far from home.

Friday Before Sunset

Candle Lighting

As the sun dips below the Albanian hills, we kindle the Shabbat candles, ushering in a sacred pause from the week. The warm glow fills the room and the peace of Shabbat descends.

Friday Evening

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

We gather for spirited evening prayers, singing together the ancient melodies that have welcomed Shabbat for generations. Whether you're familiar with the prayers or joining for the first time, you'll feel right at home.

Friday Night

Shabbat Dinner

A beautifully set table awaits. After Kiddush over wine and the blessing over fresh challah, we sit down to a delicious multi-course kosher dinner. Conversation flows, songs are sung, and new friendships are forged.

Shabbat Morning

Morning Services & Torah Reading

The Shabbat morning service includes heartfelt prayers and the weekly Torah reading. A warm Kiddush follows with refreshments, l'chaims, and community spirit.

Shabbat Day

Shabbat Lunch

Our Shabbat lunch continues the warmth of the morning with a festive meal, words of Torah, and the traditional Shabbat songs (zmiros). Everyone is welcome at our table.

"More than the Jewish people have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jewish people."
— Ahad Ha'am

What Makes Our Shabbat Special

Whether you're a local, a traveler passing through, or a businessperson far from home, our Shabbat table has a place for you.

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A Home Away From Home

Thousands of miles from your community? In Tirana, you'll find a warm Jewish home waiting for you. No one celebrates Shabbat alone in Albania.

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Delicious Kosher Cuisine

Enjoy freshly prepared, homemade kosher meals — from golden challah and traditional dishes to flavors inspired by Albanian and Mediterranean cuisine.

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Uplifting Melodies

Our services and meals are filled with beautiful Chassidic niggunim and joyful Shabbat songs that uplift the soul and bring the community together.

A Taste of Shabbat

Our meals are lovingly prepared fresh each week. Here's a taste of what awaits you at our table.

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Shabbat Candle Lighting

Tirana, Albania
Light Candles
5:02 PM
Friday, February 7
Shabbat Ends
6:03 PM
Saturday, February 8

Times update weekly • Check Chabad.org for latest times

What to Expect

First time joining us? Here's everything you need to know.

Everyone is Welcome

No matter your background or level of observance, you are warmly welcome. Our Shabbat is open to all — tourists, locals, families, and solo travelers.

Siddurim Provided

Prayer books with English transliteration are available so everyone can follow along and participate comfortably.

Accommodation Assistance

Need a place to stay for Shabbat? We can help you find nearby hotels within walking distance.

RSVP Appreciated

So we can prepare enough food and set your place at the table, please reserve in advance when possible.

Reserve Your Seat at Our Table

There's always room for one more. Join us this Shabbat for an experience you'll never forget — in the heart of Tirana, Albania.

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