The evening of Shavuot is traditionally spent learning until late into the night. Following our Shabbat Minẖah services offered in-person or via livestream at 7:30 pm, join us for Seudah Shlisheet at 8:00 pm.

At 8:30 pm, we will hear from Chelsea Wolfe and Judy Libman discussing their Hallah for Hesed and Ess Gezunterheit! initiatives  and how it brought people closer during the pandemic. This plenary session will challenge us to reconsider what Panim El Panim, face to face, means and can mean.

Following Festival Ma'ariv services at 9:20 pm, learning will continue into the night, featuring the following opportunities:

• Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin: Touch in the Tanakh, exploring Judaic texts connected to touch.
  
• Cantor Sidney Ezer and Daniel Silverman examine closeness and touch in the Book of Ruth. 
• Rabbi Steve Wernick teaches about The Anatomy of God.

We will also hear the 10 Commandments read at midnight, adding a mystical flavour to our learning.

Minẖah and Ma'ariv services, plus the 8:30 pm panel will be livestreamed at www.bethtzedec.tv. The other learning sessions are in-person only.

Note that those who join us in person must wear a mask while attending. You can click here to review our updated COVID protocols.