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Name: Gemara & Cholent
Start: 2026-10-08T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-09T01:00:00.000Z
Location: The Shul Downtown

The event and the bowl of cholent are completely free, but you must email the organizer ahead of time to secure your spot.

Gemara & Cholent (Oct 8, 2026)

Gemara and Cholent is a weekly Thursday evening gathering at The Shul Downtown that combines traditional Jewish text study with a warm, communal meal. Participants gather to read and discuss the Talmud in a relaxed, conversational setting, followed by bowls of hot cholent, a traditional slow-cooked Sabbath stew. If you plan to attend, the event runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the downtown Raleigh location. It is entirely free to attend, though you should email Rabbi Zalmy in advance to RSVP so the hosts can prepare enough food. This gathering makes a great start to the weekend because it offers a quiet, thoughtful space to unwind after a busy week. You can enjoy a warm, comforting meal and stimulating conversation with other local parents and community members without any pressure.

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Is there a cost for the food or the event?: The event and the bowl of cholent are completely free, but you must email the organizer ahead of time to secure your spot.

Last updated August 1, 2026

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