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Exclusive | High holy days: Weed-loving NY Jews are bringing New Yorkers together one smoke at a time
- Infused Shabbat Dinners in Harlem blend Jewish ritual with cannabis for a multi-course, social dinner.
- Since November 2024, about 50 guests attend each Infused Shabbat Dinner, with tickets up to $190.
- Sponsors provide cannabis products like gummies and pre-rolled joints for the dinners.
- Organizers say the gatherings create an inclusive, less restrictive space for Jews and non-Jews alike.
- The events connect attendees through shared experiences amid New York’s cannabis legalization context.
- Attendees include a mix of ages, with some people joining specifically for community and friendship.
- Rabbi Brian H. Denker participated, leading prayers at the Shabbat dinners.
- The article highlights personal stories and motivations behind organizing the dinners.
- The dinners feature cannabis-themed elements like infused challah and King-of-David-wrapped joints.
- The event organizers emphasize safety and adherence to local laws during indoor cannabis use.
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