Eleven years ago, a Queens University tradition started and ever since, it has grown in popularity. Year after year, Queens students have sponsored a Soul Food Shabbat bringing together the Black Student Union and Hillel/Jewish Life for a celebration of Shabbat and an exploration of commonalities as we explore our past and present struggles. In recent years, we opened the experience up to the broader Charlotte community, and it has been sold-out event and resounding success.

This year’s theme is “Slam Poetry, Purpose, Power” featuring artist-educators Ty Green and DiaShanna (Dee) Logan. We will share a soul food Shabbat dinner with traditional Jewish and African American foods - challah (the traditional Sabbath bread), collard greens, corn bread, fried chicken, baked chicken, and kugel (sweet noodle casserole).

In celebration of this milestone, we are sponsoring the creation of a Slam Poetry collaboration with Hillel students, Black Student Union Students, and other student organizations. Students will debut their slam poetry at Soul Food Shabbat.

Free for Queens students, staff, and faculty. $25 for community guests. Register by Monday, February 15th.

Contact Rabbi Judy, [email protected] for questions or to receive the RSVP link.