Shavuot 5768 at Tikvat Israel, Sunday, June 8 - Tuesday, June 10

Shavuot is one of three major festivals with both historical and agricultural significance, the other two being Pesach and Sukkot. Agriculturally, it commemorates the time when the first fruits were harvested and brought to the Temple, and it is therefore known as Chag ha-Bikkurim ("the Festival of the First Fruits"). And, of course, Shavuot is also referred to as Z'man Matan Toreteinu ("the time of the giving of our Torah"). Our tradition was deliberate in not calling it "the time of the receiving of the Torah," for the Torah must be received every day.

In keeping with tradition, Tikvat Israel will observe the holiday with prayer, study, and song throughout. We will enjoy a delicious Yom Tov luncheon on the first day of the holiday (Monday, June 9) and a congregational BYO picnic dinner on the second afternoon (Tuesday, June 10) of the holiday. We will also have four thought-provoking study sessions. Come, participate, and learn.

• Sunday, June 8
  • 8:00 pm - Mincha, Study, and Maariv
• Monday, June 9
  • 9:30 am - Shacharit Yom Tov Service. Bring Bikkurim
  • 12:30 pm - Luncheon and Study
  • 7:30 pm - Study Session
  • 8:15 pm - Mincha, Yizkor and Maariv
• Tuesday, June 10
  • 9:00 am Shacharit Yom Tov Service (including Hallel, Megillat Ruth, and Yizkor; note earlier start time)
  • 7:15 pm - Bring-Your-Own Dairy / Pareve Picnic Dinner (to be held outdoors, weather permitting). The Shul will provide cups, drinks & dessert
  • 8:15 pm - Mincha, Study, Maariv, and Havdalah