Shabbat Shalom from Kasar
Shabbat & Holidays
A long table on the balcony, Kiddush, zemirot and travelers from everywhere. Here, nobody spends Shabbat alone.
Photo: Chabad House Kasar Devi
This Shabbat · Friday 6 Nov Parshat Chayei Sara 
Candle lighting17:11 Shabbat ends17:56
Kasar Devi times, following the Alter Rebbe (as calculated by Rabbi Sangawi): candle lighting 18 minutes before visible sunset, Shabbat ends when the stars come out. We'll save you a seat
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Shabbat with us
Come as you are. No dress code, no need to know the prayers. Just come.
Friday night
- Candle lighting17:11Candles for anyone who wants them, at the entrance.
- Kabbalat Shabbat17:35Singing on the balcony, facing the mountains.
- Kiddush and dinner18:15Hot home cooking, challah, and a long table.
- Farbrengen20:15Stories, niggunim and questions until late.
Shabbat day
- Prayers10:00A minyan, when there are ten. Even if you don't pray, you're welcome at Kiddush.
- Kiddush and lunch12:30Cholent, salads and midday sun.
- Mincha and the third meal16:25As the sun sets over Almora.
- Havdalah17:56All together, and Shavua Tov: a good week!
Shabbat times in Kasar
| Shabbat | Parsha | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 6 Nov | Chayei Sara | 17:11 | 17:56 |
| Friday 13 Nov | Toldot | 17:07 | 17:52 |
| Friday 20 Nov | Vayetzei | 17:04 | 17:50 |
| Friday 27 Nov | Vayishlach | 17:02 | 17:49 |
| Friday 4 Dec | VayeshevShabbat Chanukah | 17:02 | 17:49 |
| Friday 11 Dec | MiketzShabbat Chanukah | 17:03 | 17:50 |
| Friday 18 Dec | Vayigash | 17:05 | 17:53 |
| Friday 25 Dec | Vayechi | 17:09 | 17:56 |
| Friday 1 Jan | Shemot | 17:13 | 18:01 |
| Friday 8 Jan | Vaera | 17:18 | 18:06 |
Calculated for the Chabad House in Kasar Devi (29.65° N, 79.67° E, about 2,100 meters up), following the Alter Rebbe, as calculated by Rabbi Sangawi. Heading out on a trip? Times in Almora and Binsar are almost the same.
Holidays on the hill
Holidays at the Chabad House
A Pesach Seder in the spring air, a sukkah facing the snow peaks, and Chanukah with the whole hill. Sign-up for each holiday opens here about a month before.
- 4 Dec 2026 · Friday, in the evening Chanukah We light the menorah together every evening, with doughnuts.
- 22 Mar 2027 · Monday, in the evening Purim The Megillah in the evening, and a party at the Chabad House.
- 21 Apr 2027 · Wednesday, in the evening Pesach: the Seder One big Seder for all the travelers. Sign-up opens a month before.
- 10 Jun 2027 · Thursday, in the evening Shavuot The Ten Commandments, singing and a dairy meal.
- 1 Oct 2027 · Friday, in the evening Rosh Hashanah Prayers, shofar and holiday meals at the Chabad House.
- 10 Oct 2027 · Sunday, in the evening Yom Kippur Kol Nidre, prayers all day, and breaking the fast together.
- 15 Oct 2027 · Friday, in the evening Sukkot A sukkah facing the mountains, lulav and etrog, and meals in the sukkah.
- 23 Oct 2027 · Saturday night Simchat Torah Hakafot, dancing with the Torah, and joy until late.
On the holidays dozens of travelers come, sometimes more. Sign up early, and if you can, come help set up and cook. That's half the fun.