Shavuot

All Shavuot services will be held in-person with a livestream option with the exception of the Tikkun Leyl Shavuot Study Session which will be in-person only. Morning services will be in the Sanctuary and evening services will be in the Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash.

Erev Shavuot begins Tuesday, June 11

8pm - Minha Ma'ariv service followed by a delicious dairy dessert - In-person and Livestream

9pm - Tikun L'eyl Shavuot - Late Night Learning! In-person and Livestream

Why do we Choose to be Jewish?  How Jewish should we Choose to be?
Text Study and Panel Discussion with Rabbi Peltz,  Joanna Burgess, Rabbi Alicia Rothamel, and Jesse Sklar 
On Shavuot we read the book of Ruth, which tells the story of a woman who chooses to be Jewish.  Today, in a world that feels increasing hostile to Jews, what does it mean to make that choice today?  Why do we choose to be Jewish?  And how Jewish should we choose to be? After looking at interpretations of Ruth's choice to be Jewish in the text, we will hear the stories of three people who are choosing Judaism in different ways today.  Joanna Burgess has been studying for conversion to Judaism this year, and will soon finalize the process by going to the mikveh.  Rabbi Alicia Rothamel is about to enter her final year of rabbinical school at the Jewish Theological Seminary.  Jesse Sklar is graduating from Cherry Hill East High School this year and has been one of the Jewish student leaders who has stood up for Israel and against antisemitism.  Each will share their experiences, emotions and motivations for making the choice, in different ways, to stand with the Jewish people during this challenging year.  This will lead into a community conversation about why we choose to be Jewish, and how Jewish we choose to be today.

Click here to access study sheet.

First Day – Wednesday, JUne 12

9:30 am   - Shavuot Services with Confirmation - Kiddush luncheon following services in honor of the confirmands  In-person and Livestream

8:30pm - Minha Ma'ariv Service - In-person/Livestream 

Second Day – Thursday, June 13

9:30 am - Shavuot Services with Yizkor - In-Person/Livestream 
8:30 pm - Minha Ma’ariv Services - In-person and Livestream

Please note that the TBS office is closed on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13 in observance of Shavuot.

Interested in learning more about Shavuot?  Click here for a comprehensive guide.