Shavuot 5770 at Tikvat Israel, Tuesday, May 18 - Thursday, May 20

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. Come, participate, and learn.

• Tuesday, May 18
  • 7:45 pm - Mincha
  • Study Session - "What Does the Zohar Teach Us About the Torah" with Rabbi Moshe Faierstein
  • 9:00 pm - Maariv
  • Kiddush, Motsi, Dessert, Birkat Hamazon
• Wednesday, May 19
  • 9:30 am - Shacharit Yom Tov Service.
  • 5:30 pm - Family Program: Singing, Dancing, Presentation of Bikkurim, Quiz Game
  • 6:30 pm - A Delicious Dairy Dinner Featuring Blintzes & Cheese Cakes (advance registration required; cost: $16 for Adults; $8 for Children 3-12; Free for Children Under 2
  • 8:00 pm - Mincha, Yizor, Maariv services
• Thursday, May 20
  • 9:30 am Shacharit Yom Tov Service (including Hallel, Megillat Ruth, and Yizkor
  • 7:45 pm - Mincha
  • Study Session
  • 9:00 pm - Maariv, and Havdalah