Fri Nov 13 – Sun Nov 15, 2026
Las Vegas · Eliane's 40th
3 adults + 1 child (assumed) · kosher-aware · birthday weekend
Trip basics
- Dates
- Fri Nov 13 – Sun Nov 15, 2026 (optional Mon Nov 16 morning departure)
- Birthday
- Eliane Ahdoot turns 40 on Saturday Nov 14
- Travelers
- Gabriel Tritt + Eliane Ahdoot (turning 40 Sat Nov 14) + family — assumed 3 adults + 1 child Assumption noted — update if kids' ages differ.
- Hotel (default)
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas — 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Flights
- PHX ↔ LAS nonstops — not booked. See research samples below.
🕯️ Shabbat
Starts Fri 4:15 PM (candle lighting, Las Vegas). Ends Sat about 5:13 PM.
Parashat Toldot. Early winter Friday — plan lunch + takeout pickup with margin. Saturday = walking / on-property until nightfall.
🎂 Birthday focus
Eliane's 40th — Sat Nov 14
Cake (Freed's), Shabbat-friendly day, then dinner/show after Havdalah. See Birthday tab.
✈️ Flights (research only — not booked)
PHX → LAS nonstops are frequent (~1h10–1h20). No confirmation codes. Schedules change — check airline sites for Fri Nov 13 / Sun–Mon return.
⚠️ These are sample windows from Oct 2026 schedule boards, not tickets.
Inbound Fri Nov 13
- Morning (research) — Southwest: Typical early WN nonstops ~5:45–7:30 AM PHX; ~1h10–1h20 air. Many daily. Check southwest.com for Nov 13. e.g. depart PHX ~6–8 AM → LAS ~7–9 AM (schedule varies)
- Mid-morning (research) — American: Recent AA boards show daily banks around ~7:15, ~10:05, ~11:07 AM PHX. Confirm aa.com for Nov 13. e.g. AA mid-morning → LAS before noon
- Afternoon (research) — Frontier / Southwest: Afternoon/evening banks also common (Frontier often late afternoon). Fine if hotel late checkout not needed Friday. e.g. depart PHX ~3–6 PM → LAS evening
Return
- Sunday evening or Monday morning (research) — Southwest / American / Frontier: Plenty of LAS→PHX nonstops. Mon morning often quieter. Not booked. LAS → PHX ~1h15; pick after Havdalah Sunday activities or Mon AM
Hotels compared
Family-friendly Strip / near-Strip for a 40th + kids. Not booked. Ballparks are research snapshots — confirm live rates for Nov 13–15.
The Venetian Resort Recommended
All-suite rooms (~650+ sq ft), phone-bookable connecting Luxury King + Two Queen (~1,400 sq ft), multiple pools, Canyon Ranch spa, central Strip, gondolas, Carlo's Bakery on-site for cake pickup. Strong 40th + kids balance.
- Address
- 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Google
- 4.6 (120,000+)
- Suites / connecting
- Connecting Luxury King + Luxury Two Queen (request by phone)
- Pool
- Yes — multiple decks; Pool Garden quieter
- Ballpark Nov 13–15
- ~$350–550+/night per suite before resort fee (~$75/room) + tax; connecting pair is two suites — call 866-659-9643 Research rates — not a quote. Confirm live.
Mandalay Bay
Best pool/beach for kids (wave pool, lazy river, sand). Large rooms/suites; connecting Resort King + Two Queen via phone request. South Strip — farther from mid-Strip walks and most kosher spots.
- Address
- 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Google
- 4.3 (check live)
- Suites / connecting
- Connecting Resort King + Resort Two Queen (call 877-632-7700 to link)
- Pool
- MGM beach / wave pool — family highlight
- Ballpark Nov 13–15
- ~$200–400+/night weekend before ~$50 resort fee + tax (varies widely) Research rates — not a quote. Confirm live.
ARIA Resort & Casino
Modern CityCenter luxury, strong spa/pools, Sky Suites for a celebration overnight. Less 'classic Strip walk' feel; connecting/family setups less advertised than Venetian. Upscale birthday vibe.
- Address
- 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Google
- 4.5 (47,000+)
- Suites / connecting
- Suites / Sky Suites (two-bedroom options; confirm connecting)
- Pool
- Three outdoor pools
- Ballpark Nov 13–15
- ~$250–500+/night before resort fee + tax; Sky Suites much higher Research rates — not a quote. Confirm live.
🚗 Getting around
Las Vegas is an Uber / taxi / walking city for this trip. The Strip monorail helps north–south between some resorts but does not replace Uber for airport, kosher restaurants west of I-15, or late nights.
Airport: UberXL or taxi from LAS to Venetian is typically 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. No need for a rental car unless you prefer one for westside kosher runs.
Dietary rule
Kosher at home. Eating out: no non-kosher meat. Allowed: kosher fish, vegetarian, vegan, or certified kosher restaurants. This site marks ✡ only on places verified via Chabad of Southern Nevada’s list or stated Chabad / Va'ad HaKashrus certification.
Sources
Checked Oct 7, 2026. Unverified ratings flagged. Flights and hotels are research — do not treat as bookings.