**This event is sold out! To join the waitlist, email danielle@tribe12.org**
For Moroccan Jews, Sukkot isn’t just one arc in the High Holiday calendar… it’s the heart of the season! In Moroccan tradition, Sukkot is known as chag la’ushpizin, the holiday of welcoming guests, and is marked by vibrant hospitality, abundant food, and deep spiritual reflection. In that spirit, we invite 30somethings dating in Philly’s Jewish community to meet new people, enjoy a feast for the senses, and walk away with a few soulful insights to carry into the holiday.
Marrakesh, a hidden gem in Society Hill, is not your average Saturday night out. You’ll feel transported to Morocco with low, plush seating, colorful tapestries and pillows, glowing lanterns, and ornate brass everything. The meal starts with a rosewater hand-washing ritual followed by a 7-course (!!!) family-style Moroccan feast and dessert. When the belly dancer swings through, that’s when the dinner party turns into a party-party 🙂
Designed as a meaningful lead-up to Sukkot, the evening will also help you welcome the holiday with intention as Tribe 12’s rabbinic intern Adina Ikeman and Tribe 12 matchmaker Danielle Selber (who is a Moroccan Jew) share personal stories and Jewish mystical traditions.
Your $40 ticket covers the a 7-course feast (tip and tax are already included). Marrakesh is happy to accommodate dietary restrictions, just speak to a server when you arrive. This venue is BYOB so feel free to bring a bottle to share — an excellent way to break the ice!
In the spirit of welcoming guests, we invite you to bring a friend who has never been to a Tribe 12 singles event (honor system!) and enjoy $5 off each of your tickets when you sign up together using the code newfriends.
FAQ:
Is this event just for Moroccan Jews? Definitely not, it is just set at a Moroccan restaurant and themed around the fact that Sukkot is a central holiday for Moroccan Jewish communities.
Do I have to be exactly 30-39 years old to attend? No, the range for events are merely suggestions to help understand what crowd will be there. If you feel you will fit in with the group, you are welcome to attend.
What is the dress code? Marrakesh has no formal dress code. We suggest business casual (khakis, slacks, nice tops) or cocktail attire (blazers, dresses).
Looking for an event for 20somethings instead? Check out our Spelling Bee on October 29th!
