Every Friday at 6 p.m. Oregon Hillel proudly hosts Jewish Shabbat services, followed by a free home cooked meal in their offices at 1059 Hilyard street.  The services, hosted by student members of the Hillel group, are open for all students to come and enjoy — dress code and reservation free.

For Terra Zicklin, public relations officer for Oregon Hillel, the weekly Shabbat and dinner services are an exciting way to invite the curious to experience the Jewish tradition.

“I’ll bring my friends to it all the time, Jewish or not and the Shabbat service and dinner is open to everyone you don’t have to be Jewish to attend it,” Zicklin said. “There’s no dress code and it’s very casual and the atmosphere is very welcoming and it’s a good time to relax and enjoy some great dinner. Don’t feel intimidated if you don’t know anything about Judaism just show up and have a good time.”

Students attending the weekly event can expect a host of chef-prepared dishes including fresh Challah — a Jewish braided bread — various forms of chicken such as roasted chicken or apple chicken, salmon, fresh salad, potatoes, quinoa and dessert like brownies or cake. Vegetarian options are also available.