Shavuot 5784

We complete the counting of 49 days of the Omer, taking us from Pesach to Shavuot, and receive Torah as a community.

Tuesday Night, June 11, 8p
Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Music and Prayer Deep into the Night in-person at BAI

Shavout is both a harvest holiday, bringing of the first fruits to the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, and also the holiday where Torah is given to the Jewish People at Sinai.

There is an ancient practice of staying up all night studying is called a Tikkun (meaning, ‘repair’). This all-nighter is meant to ‘purify’ and ready us spiritually for reenacting the moment of Revelation and receiving the Torah.

At BAI, we take this in a musical, prayerful direction with an “Deep Into the Night” experience that will encompass improvisational music making, a bit of campfire singalong, and a weaving of prayers both organic and known.

Dairy desserts including Cheesecake and ice cream as well as coffee,  will be served throughout the night. We will go as late as we want to!

Study Sessions

8 pm – Rabbi David Levin Exploring Reparations: How Jewish text (biblical and rabbinic) address the issues of reparations and how it helps us frame the current conversation is this country.

9:15 pm – Rabbi Mira Wasserman “Being Responsible:” An exploration of biblical and rabbinic texts that address what it means to be accountable to each other and for each other.

In-person and Zoom option

Wednesday, June 12
Shavuot Day 1

8:30a – Morning Festival Tefilah
9:15 – Hallel
9:30a – Torah Reading (including the 10 Commandments)
10a – Yizkor Memorial Service

8p – Evening Festival Service, including Yizkor Memorial Service on Zoom only.

Thursday Morning, June 13
Shavuot Day 2

8:30a – Festival Morning Service (No Torah Reading)
9a – Yizkor Memorial Service (ending around 9:20a)