We are looking forward to celebrating Shavuot with you and yours! From virtual learning and featured speakers to all-night, in-person learning, we have something for everyone at all hours.
Please note that all our virtual options are on the same Zoom link, beginning at 5:15PM, with the exception of Rabbi Wolpe/Rabbi Hamilton’s conversation. Please register for that webinar in advance through the link below.
While we are excited to celebrate Shavuot with you, our hearts and minds continue to be with Israel and its citizens. As the war intensifies, so does social media theories and online agendas. With that in mind, Rabbi Hamilton offers up this helpful resource from Matti Friedman, titled Eight Tips for Reading about Israel.
Scroll through this page for all our offerings and please note that all in-person events require pre-registration for contact tracing purposes.
SUNDAY, MAY 16 – EREV SHAVUOT
5:00PM Shavuot Torah Quest Across Brookline (in-person)
Explore the 10 Commandments through text study and activities designed by your favorite Shavuot teachers. Start at any station and pick up an activity. Complete all 10 and claim your prize! Adult/Family Friendly activity sheets are available. Visit the Torah Quest website.
Sunday Speakers: Rabbi Dr. Jane Kanarek, Rabbi David Wolpe, Rabbi Naomi Levy
5:15PM Inside The Orchard with Rabbi Dr. Jane Kanarek (online)
7:42PM Festival Candle lighting
7:47PM Afternoon/Evening Minyan (online)
8:15PM A Special Conversation with Rabbi David Wolpe and Rabbi Hamilton (online; register for webinar)
9:15PM Learning with Rabbi Naomi Levy (online)
10:15PM Learning with Rabbi EBC – Ruth & the Paradox of Conversion (online)
11:15PM Learning with Rabbi Starr (online)
11:30PM – 4:30AM Informal Shavuot All Night Beit-Midrash Tikkun (in-person)
KI and Bruce Weinstock will be hosting an all night Tikkun Shavuot from 11:30PM till 4:30AM. First light Shacharit with Torah reading to follow. Discussions and learning in large groups led by a facilitator/teacher will occur in the Sanctuary and Social Hall. Topics and timing of specific sessions to be determined by those who volunteer to lead/facilitate. Other smaller rooms as well as outdoor garden space will be available for smaller groups to choose their own topics and study together.
Any changes to this program will be emailed to those who register. The following Covid19 safety guidelines will be observed regardless of vaccination status:
- Masks at all times (except if eating/drinking or in a room alone)
- 8 foot distancing for those of different households/pods
- Single serve prepackaged snacks/drinks available but to be eaten alone at your own table (may be shared with others in your household/pod) sitting in the designated break rooms.
- Number of people in any given space limited by current state Covid19 capacity rules
- A complete list of safety expectations will be emailed to registrants
MONDAY, MAY 17 – SHAVUOT
4:45AM Sunrise in the Park! (In-person) Join for a sunrise prayer experience organized by Baser, Matt Goldberg, at Corey Hill/Summit Park. It may be early (or late, if you stay up all night!) but it’s sure to be inspiring. Contact Matt for information about COVID protocols and to register.
9:00AM Morning Services with Talia Laster (Online and in-person)
7:00PM Afternoon/Evening Minyan
8:43PM Festival Candle lighting
TUESDAY, MAY 18 – SHAVUOT
9:00AM Morning Services with Rabbi EBC (online and in-person)
12:00PM: Celebrating Sinai with Rabbi EBC: Gathering for those who chose (or are choosing) Judaism (In-person)
4:00PM Minyan Atid Shavuot (ages 8-11) In-person
7:40PM Mincha followed by 8:30PM Maariv and 8:44PM Havdalah
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