Shavuot 5771 at Tikvat Israel, Tuesday, June 7 - Thursday, May 9

Shavuot is the season of the giving of the Torah. 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, June 7
  • 8:00 pm - Mincha
  • Study Session - led by Arlene Berger
  • 9:15 pm - Maariv
  • Kiddush, Motsi, Dessert - in the Social Hall
• Wednesday, June 8
  • 9:30 am - Shacharit Yom Tov Service. Bring Bikkurim.
  • 6:00 pm - Congregational Dairy Dinner***
  • 7:30 pm - Study session led by Tamar Weinsweig
  • 8:15 pm - Mincha, Yizkor, Maariv services
• Thursday, June 9
  • 9:30 am Shacharit Yom Tov Service (including Hallel, Megillat Ruth, and Yizkor)
  • 8:45 pm - Mincha
  • 9:15 pm - Maariv & Havdalah

***Shavuot Dinner - Wednesday, June 8

6:00 pm in the Social Hall
Please make your reservations by June 1 (see downloadable reservation form link below)

Join us for Chardonnay salmon, blintz soufflé, green beans with tomatoes & oregano, oven-roased potatoes, tossed salad, mini challah rolls, fresh strawberries with powdered sugar & chocolate syrup and chocolate cheesecake pie.