Shavuos

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Here is some of what’s going on:

SISTERHOOD CHEESECAKE MAKING

When: Monday evening 5/11 at 7:15 pm

Join our sisterhood for this fun and meaningful cheesecake making event.  Click HERE to sign up.

 

ALL NIGHT LEARNING

When: Thursday evening 5/21 at 11:30 pm
Rabbi Mendelson and Rabbi Judah Kerbel of the Queens Jewish Center will lead a discussion on as many of the 613 mitzvos as we can cover in one night.

 

HEAR THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

When: First Day of Shavuos, Friday, 5/22 at 10:00 am
Listening to the reading of the “Aseres HaDibros” – the Ten Commandments together with the community is an important part of the Shavuos observance. We are to listen to the reading and imagine that we are standing at Mount Sinai and committing with all our heart to observe and learn more about them.

 

COMMUNAL DAIRY LUNCHEON

When: First Day of Shavuos, Friday, 5/22 at 12:30 pm
Celebrate Shavuot at our traditional dairy luncheon following services on the first day of Shavuot.
Click here to sign up

 

KIDS’ ICE CREAM PARTY

When: First Day of Shavuos, Friday, 5/22 at 2:00 pm

Enjoy delicious ice cream and a reading of the Ten Commandments at this free event.

 

YIZKOR/MATNAS YAD

When: Second day of Shavuos, Shabbos, 5/23 at 10:45 am
This holy day is also a time to remember our ancestors and the generations before us who sacrificed so much for us to have the spiritual legacy that we have. In our community we also take this moment to reflect on those who dedicate themselves to the success of our community.

 

MATNAS YAD GARDEN PARTY

When: Second day of Shavuos, Shabbos, 5/23 at 3:30—5:00 pm
The Mendelson Family invites one and all to celebrate Shavuot with their special Shavuot treats at their home.  Contact the office for more information.

 

3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE KINUS TORAH – TORAH CONFERENCE

When: Second Day of Shavuos Shabbos, 5/23 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm
At the Queens Jewish Center, 6605 108th Street
All are invited to a special conference of Torah ideas featuring presentations by a wide range of Rabbis from the Forest Hills/Rego Park community.