Building Lasting Connections to Israel
— One Shabbat of a Lifetime at a Time

The Shabbat of a Lifetime Community facilitates authentic encounters that deepen Jewish identity and foster global understanding. By inviting visitors into our homes, we welcome our guests into the very heart of Jewish life.

Over the past fifteen years, Shabbat of a Lifetime has facilitated over 150,000 transformative experiences around Shabbat tables across Israel. Today, as the distance between Israel and communities around the world continues to grow, our mission is more vital than ever: to ensure that every visitor — regardless of financial background — can experience the warmth, beauty, and meaning of the timeless tradition of Shabbat.

Your support helps build lasting connections to Israel and the Jewish people, strengthen Jewish identity, and create meaningful human connections that endure long after the Shabbat candles are extinguished.

  • Incubator for Emerging Jewish Initiatives is registered as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN: 83-1432599.
  • IEJI can accept donations from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).
  • Checks to IEJI should be mailed to 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1260 Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Please be sure to include Shabbat of a Lifetime in the memo.
  • IEJI can also accept donations from IRAs. To learn more and for instructions, please click here.