How a Potluck Works at Sukkat Shalom

When we invite you to a potluck at Sukkat Shalom, we gather for an evening that is just as simple and lovely as it sounds: singing, prayer, and sharing good food together. If you have never joined us before, here is a guide to what you can expect.

The evening begins with Kabbalat Shabbat

We start with Kabbalat Shabbat - singing and davening to welcome Shabbat. If you have your own siddur, feel free to bring it; otherwise, books are available to borrow on-site. You don’t need to know the melodies or the Hebrew in advance - many of us have learned gradually simply by showing up and singing along.

Then we set the potluck table

We set up the Shabbat table together. This is the very heart of the evening and relies entirely on everyone attending contributing something. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been coming for years: bring something to the buffet. Some cook a main dish, others bake or bring side dishes like hummus or burekas. Please bring a generous portion so there is plenty for everyone.

Food guidelines around the table: Vegetarian, dairy, and kosher fish

To ensure that everyone can eat comfortably and safely, the entire buffet is vegetarian, dairy, or pareve (neutral). No meat dishes are allowed. This avoids complicated separations and allows everyone to serve themselves freely.

• Fish: Bring only kosher fish (fish with both fins and scales, e.g., salmon, cod, herring, perch, pike, trout, and tuna). Shellfish, mollusks, eel and their likes are not permitted.

• Important note regarding kashrut: Because dishes are prepared in various homes and kitchens, Sukkat Shalom cannot guarantee that the food on the communal buffet is certified kosher. If you keep strictly kosher, you are very welcome to bring your own meal and kosher wine - we still share the community and warmth around the table together.

Practical Information

• Serving: Please bring your own serving dish and serving utensils for your contribution. Plates, glasses, and cutlery for eating are provided on-site.

• Arrival: Arrive in good time so you have a chance to unpack and set your dish on the buffet table before we begin.

• Drinks: Wine (non-kosher) and soft drinks are available at cost price. Please feel free to Swish 50 SEK in advance (to 123 546 8376) before Shabbat begins.

• Leftovers: Please take any leftovers home with you, as we unfortunately cannot store food at the venue afterward.

Everyone is warmly welcome!

You don’t need to be a member of Sukkat Shalom, familiar with the traditions, or a master chef to join. A good loaf of bread, a hearty salad, or a simple stew goes a long way - the most important thing is that you come and share the evening with us.