Shavuot

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Shavuot 101

Like many Jewish holidays, Shavuot is, in part, an agricultural celebration. Shavuot marks the first harvest. Shavuot also represents a milestone in the annual reenactment ...

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Shavuot Events

Early Childhood Erev Shavuot Ice Cream Picnic

Venue: Hippo Playground Location: W. 91st St. Riverside Dr.

Come hang out in Hippo Playground and celebrate Shavuot by eating some ice cream! All families with kids ages 0-7 are welcome.

Shavuot Evening Service (First Day)

Venue: Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel Location: 270 West 89th Street

Join us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as we kick off our all-night celebration.

Leil Shavuot Dinner

Venue: Rooftop Terrace Location: 270 West 89th Street

Following the Shavuot Evening Service, join us for a light dairy meal, singing, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace. Then at 11:00 PM, continue with all-night learning sessions with the BJ rabbis and rabbinic fellows.

Sunrise Rooftop Shaharit

Venue: Rooftop Terrace Location: 270 West 89th Street

As night transitions into morning, join us on the rooftop terrace for a special sunrise Shaharit.

Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)

Venue: Sanctuary Location: 257 West 88th Street

Join us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)

Venue: Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel Location: 270 West 89th Street

Join us for this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating.

Shavuot Community Picnic

Venue: Riverside Park at 91st Street

Join us for a beautiful day in the park! Enjoy a community picnic following Shavuot morning services. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need.

Shavuot Evening Service (Second Day)

Venue: Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel Location: 270 West 89th Street

Join us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as the holiday continues.

Shavuot Morning Services (Second Day)

Venue: Sanctuary Location: 257 West 88th Street

Join us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.