No matter where we find ourselves physically, the holiday of Shavuot connects us to each other and to our ancestors as we commemorate and relive revelation of Torah. This year, we will have an opportunity to gather together safely in person, outside and masked, as well as gather virtually for GJC’s annual Tikkun Leyl Shavuot (traditionally an all-night Torah study). Keep reading below for all the details.
SUNDAY, MAY 16
3:00-5:30 PM (30 min time slots)
Shavuot Family Scavenger Hunt
Calling all Israelite families (with kids aged 5-12) to join our SHAVU’OT SCAVENGER HUNT! Like the Hebrews making their way towards Mt. Sinai, you will travel with your clan around the GJC grounds, “doing and listening” to Torah along the way. At each stop, you will experience one of the 10 Commandments, and when you’re through, you will get a dairy treat to remind you of the sweetness of Torah. RSVP is required! Please choose a time slot at 3, 4, or 5 PM by FRIDAY, MAY 14th (email Director of Youth & Families Abigail Weinberg for the registration link. Get your friends to sign up with you! (We have space for 40 people per shift.) Please make sure everyone who comes wears a mask and stays 6 feet away from others not in your “pod.” The event is weather-permitting (it will be canceled if there is rain).
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to attend the 6:00 PM Pirkei Avot Study and/or 7:00 PM Ma’ariv service, please email Kate Lawn for the registration link. Email Kate for the Zoom links to access all of Tikkun Leyl Shavuot and Shavuot services.
6:00 PM: The Completion of Pirkei Avot (in person, Zoom, and streaming)
Download the study sheet here.
Join Rabbi Zeff for an exploration of the final chapter of Pirkei Avot, where we will focus on “How to Acquire Torah.” This learning session will be held outdoors and in person at GJC, as well as accessible by Zoom and live video stream. If you would like to attend in person, you must pre-register.
7:00 PM: Ma’ariv Service (in person, Zoom, and streaming)
Come welcome in the holiday! This service will directly follow the Pirkei Avot session, which will be held outdoors and in person at GJC, as well as accessible by Zoom and live video stream. If you would like to attend in person, you must pre-register.
8:00-11:00 PM: Tikkun Leyl Shavuot – The World to Come (online via Zoom only)
Download the study sheets here. Check frequently for additions!
In celebration of revelation of Torah, we come together to learn as a community on the night of Shavuot. This year, our theme is “The World to Come,” and we are blessed to have five teachers guide us through what this theme means to each of them.
- 7:45-8:00 PM: Niggunim with Rabbi Rebecca Richman
- 8:00-8:40 PM: Josh Davidson
- 8:45-9:25 PM: Atenea Rosado and Mordechai Martin
- 9:30-10:10 PM: Rabbi Ezra Weinberg
- 10:15-11:00 PM: Hazzan Naomi Hirsch
PLEASE NOTE: If pre-registered and attending the outdoor portion of the evening, all participants will be required to wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of distance at all times. Please do not come if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. In the event of rain, the study session and service will be held online only.
MONDAY, MAY 17: SHAVUOT DAY I SERVICE SCHEDULE
10:00 AM: Charry Shavuot Day I
10:00 AM: Dorshei Derekh Shavuot Service with Yizkor
10:00 AM: Minyan Masorti Shavuot Day I Service
TUESDAY, MAY 18: SHAVUOT DAY II SERVICE SCHEDULE
10:00 AM: Charry Shavuot Day II Service with Yizkor
10:00 AM: Minyan Masorti Shavuot Day II Service with Yizkor