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Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Sunday, June 1, 2025 • 5 Sivan 5785

5:00 PM - 9:45 PMTemple B'nai Brith

Join us as we return to hosting an in-person Tikkun Leil Shavuot with learning, dinner, singing, dessert, and more!

What is a Tikkun Leil Shavuot?

A Tikkun Leyl Shavuot is the tradition of staying up all night (or in the case of TBB, later than usual) learning in anticipation of receiving the Torah on the morning of Shavuot. According to a midrash, the Israelites slept late on the morning when the Ten Commandments were given, instead of waking up early in anticipation, and now we stay up studying to be sure not to repeat that mistake. After a few years hiatus, we are excited to bring this tradition back to TBB.

Schedule

Some classes may change - we'll update it as things are finalized!

TIME Nissenbaum Hall Kleiman Sanctuary Chapel Classroom A Classroom B Classroom C
5:00 PM Early Bird Dinner*          
6:00–6:40 PM   Text Study with Alex Dillon Art for All Ages with Erica Smiley Society of Rafa (Teens) with
Micah-Shalom Kesselman		 Society of Rafa (Adults) with Rebecca
Beit-Aharon		 Scavenger Hunt (Kids) with Alexa Jakob
6:45–7:40 PM Evening Dinner
(with outdoor option)		   Early Bird Dessert*      
7:45–8:25 PM   Project Yachad: Pew Farewell Ceremony with Rabbi Eliana Movement/Yoga with Devon
Wilson-Hill		 Society of Rafa (Teens), con't Society of Rafa (Adults), con't Torah Trope with Amy Pasternack
8:30–8:55 PM Evening Dessert          
9:00–9:45 PM   Song of the Heart: Niggunim for Receiving Torah with Rabbi Eliana   Society of Rafa (Teens), con't Society of Rafa (Adults), con't  

* Starred sessions will be in our backyard tent weather permitting.

Additional Info:

  • Dinner will be pescatarian, with a majority of options vegetarian. Dessert will be dairy.
    • There will be vegan and gluten-free options available at both dinners and desserts.
  • Project Yachad is our current accessibility initiative.
  • Society of Rafa is a Jewish-inspired cozy tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) centered around community-building and healing. Learn more on their website and watch the game trailer on YouTube.

Info on Registration

  • General registration covers regular Session Blocks (starting at 6:00 PM) and dessert (either early bird at 6:45 PM or evening at 8:30 PM).
  • Early Bird Dinner and Evening Dinner registration covers dinner as well as the Session Blocks and dessert.
  • The Society of Rafa sessions can each only accommodate a small group. We will be in touch with those who express interest closer to the event.

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