Shavuot
Shavuot marks the wheat harvest in the Land of Israel (Exodus 34:22), it also commemorates the anniversary of the giving of the Torah by God to the Children of Israel at Mount Sinai. The word Shavuot means “weeks” and it marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer. Its date is directly linked to that of Pesach; the Torah mandates the seven-week Counting of the Omer, beginning on second day Pesach, to be immediately followed by Shavuot. This counting of days and weeks is understood to express anticipation and desire for the giving of the Torah. At Pesach, the people of Israel were freed from their enslavement to Pharaoh; on Shavuot, they were given the Torah and became a nation committed to serving God.
2024
Please scroll down to see what we have in store for you including services, Tikkun Ley’l Shavuot study sessions, and a Shavuot Family Fun Morning!
Erev Shavuot
Erev Shavuot Service and Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
All taking place at Mosaic Jewish Community, 1a Halsbury Close, Stanmore Hill, Stanmore, HA7 3DY
Erev Shavuot Service, 19:00-20:00
Join us in partnership with Mosaic Jewish Community, Kol Chai, Radlett Reform & Elstree Liberal synagogues, as we kick off a night of Jewish learning at Mosaic Jewish Community (EHRS was last year’s host!)
Tikkun Ley’l Shavuot, 20:30-00:15
Ruth and other Friends and Allies of the Jews: In collaboration with Mosaic Jewish Community, Radlett Reform, Kol Chai, and Elstree Liberal Synagogue, we embark on a night of learning: After our Erev Shavuot service we will enjoy dinner together, and embark on a variety of sessions from all our communities Clergy & lay educators. You can choose between talks, cookery, creative options and more exploring the Book of Ruth, the Megillah for Shavuot, which tells the story of a woman who most unexpectedly supported the Jewish people. We will study other ways that people have been friends and allies of the Jews through the ages. Refreshments will of course be available throughout the night.
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Tikkun Ley’l Shavuot – Through the Night, 00:15-05:15
Join Rabbi Mark for the extraordinary early hours tradition of through the night Tikkun – music, Jewish study & discussion, art and more, ending with Shacharit (Shavuot morning service & hearing the Ten Commandments) as the sun rises.
Shavuot Morning
Shavuot Morning
All taking place at EHRS
Wednesday 12 June
Shavuot Morning Service, 10:30
Our service includes the reading of the Ten Commandments and all the ingredients of a regular Shavuot. Led by our Clergy.
Family Fun Morning, 11:00
Our Shavuot experience for families will give you the chance to experience the inspiring story of Ruth (whose book in the Bible is the Megillah for Shavuot) enjoy the Shavuot foods (ice-cream and cheesecake) and visit the stalls which will get you into the spirit of Shavuot. See details below.
Shavuot Family Fun Morning
Family Fun Morning, 11:00
Our Shavuot experience for families will give you the chance to experience the inspiring story of Ruth (whose book in the Bible is the Megillah for Shavuot) enjoy the Shavuot foods (ice-cream and cheesecake) and visit the stalls which will get you into the spirit of Shavuot.
Take part in and enjoy a Mt Sinai Art Attack, Puppet Show, Obstacle Course, Friendship bracelets, and an under 5’s area to play.
Free for EHRS Members ~ £10 per non member family