Fri Nov 13
Arrival, Strip walk, kosher lunch, Shabbat prep
Candle lighting Fri 4:15 PM. Kosher restaurants close Friday afternoon through Saturday night. Shabbat meals = Friday takeout.
⏱ Travel at a glance
Vegas is Uber-first. Walk times only where Strip-walkable.
Uber ~73 min (walk not for most legs)
🚶 Walk 🚗 Uber · Getting around · Map
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Morning / midday
Land at LAS (Harry Reid)
PHX → LAS nonstop ~1h15. RESEARCH flights only — not booked. Prefer morning arrival so Friday isn't rushed before 4:15 PM candle lighting.
- LAS → Venetian🚶 WalkNot practical with luggage🚗 UberUberXL / taxi ~20–30 min · est. $30–50
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~30 min after landing
The Venetian Resort
Drop bags; check-in may be later — ask for early suite access. Confirm connecting suites if booked.
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Late morning
Strip orientation walk
Venetian → Palazzo atrium, then short walk or monorail toward Wynn / Fashion Show. Keep an eye on the clock — candle lighting is early (4:15 PM).
- Hotel → Jerusalem Grill🚶 WalkNot walkable (~3–4 mi)🚗 UberUber 12–20 min · est. $15–25
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12:00–1:30 PM
Jerusalem Mediterranean Chef's Table
Kosher meat lunch — they close early Friday. Order any extra takeout if needed before they close.
Hours: Sun–Thu ~11 AM–11 PM (confirm); Fri ~9–9:30 AM–2/3 PM; Sat private events only
Google ~4.2 TripAdvisor / check Google live · hechsher: Listed on Chabad LV kosher dining guide - Jerusalem → Abba's / Shabbat pickup🚶 Walk—🚗 UberUber 10–15 min toward Rainbow or Decatur
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By ~2:00–2:30 PM
Abba's or Shabbat Kodesh pickup
Pick up Shabbat dinner + Sat lunch. Shabbat Kodesh: order by Thursday. Abba's: Fri until ~1 hr before Shabbat.
Hours: Sun 10–7; Mon–Thu 9–8; Fri 9 AM–~1 hr before Shabbat; Sat closed
Google TripAdvisor ~4.9 (verify Google) · hechsher: Glatt · Chabad of Las Vegas supervisionHours: Order by Thu ~2 PM; Fri pickup often ~10 AM–1 PM (confirm)
Google see site · hechsher: Glatt · Va'ad HaKashrut of Las Vegas - Pickup → hotel🚶 Walk—🚗 UberUber 15–25 min back to Venetian
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Afternoon
Hotel — rest, pool if time
Be back with food and ready well before candle lighting. Early winter Friday — sunset is ~4:34 PM.
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4:15 PM
Candle lighting · Parashat Toldot
Light at the hotel. Then Shabbat dinner from Friday takeout. No booking-dependent plans after this.