SHAVUOT 3 PART MINI-SERIES Online Learning Experience Tuesdays, May 12th, 19th, & 26th 2:00pm – 3:30 pm ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE (Free of Charge)

THE MEANING OF SHAVUOT, CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS Rabbi Cheryl Weiner Tuesday, May 12th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Why is Shavuot important in the Jewish holiday cycle? Together, we will uncover the dynamism of this forgotten holiday. We will follow the wondrous women duos of the Book of Ruth and the Book of Judges. We will immerse ourselves in the mystical journey that links Passover to Shavuot and the all-night study session that brings us to receiving the Ten Commandments at dawn. Get out your sandals, gird your loins, and get ready to discover the customs and traditions of this spiritual trek. Join Session, CLICK : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83357337789 Prefer to dial in by phone, CALL: 646-558-8656  Meeting ID : 833 5733 7789

THE BOOK OF RUTH: TRACING THE CONNECTING THREADS Rabbi Fred Klein Tuesday, May 19th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The pastoral story of a Moabite woman’s dedication to her mother-in-law and the kind acts of a kinsman of Judah is a beautiful story. Yet, it seems to pale in comparison to the foundational story of the Jewish people, the revelation at Mount Sinai. What is exactly the connection we are to make between these seemingly unrelated events. Join us in an exploration of the sources of this custom, as well as some of the theories as to why we read this story now. Join Session, CLICK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83357337789 Prefer to dial in by phone, CALL: 646-558-8656  Meeting ID : 833 5733 7789

PSALM 150: THE FINAL PSALM – A GREAT PLACE TO START! Rabbi Dr. H. Rafael Goldstein Tuesday, May 26th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm This Psalm is part of almost every service, and there are lots of great tunes to sing it to. But what does it actually say? What’s beneath the surface? Praising G!d with all kinds of instruments, but why the ones that are included? Which instruments are missing? How does music effect how we praise G!d? How does this psalm get your entire body involved in praising G!d? What does this psalm have to do with Shavuot? These questions and many more will be raised along our journey together! Join Session, CLICK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83357337789 Prefer to dial in by phone, CALL : 646-558-8656   Meeting ID : 833 5733 7789

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