A Joint Program of Congregations B'nai Israel and Nahalat Shalom
Virtual Shavuot Lail Tikun - A Night of Learning
In Honor of Shavuot and the Giving of the Torah
This Program is Free and Open to the Community

Shavuot is a time when the entire people of Israel received Revelation at the same time. It is troubling to note that according to some understandings of this moment, the people received revelation under duress. Was duress needed? Does duress always lead to new insights? What happens when an entire people (or the entire world?!) is under unwanted pressure? In what ways does duress result in a shared experience and in what days does it result in unique experiences? What might an examination of these questions teach us during these current times?

8:00-8:30 Rabbi Harry Rosenfeld & Cantor Barbara Finn of Congregation Albert, Shavuot Evening Service

8:30-9:10 Beth Huppin, Guest Scholar. Beth Huppin (see more information about Beth Huppin below): Receiving Revelation Against our Will.

9:15-9:55 Beth Cohen, Cantor of Nahalat Shalom, The Musical Traditions of Shavuot: An overview of the special melodies, ta'amim (tropes) and liturgical traditions of Shavuot

10:00-10:40 Rabbi Lennick, ED of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico. "What Really Happened at Sinai? Torah, Midrash, Lore and Legend"

10:45-11:25 Rabbi Min Kantrowitz, Member of the Rabbinic Team at Congregation Nahalat Shalom " What is Revelation, anyway, today?"

11:30-12:10am Rabbi Dov "The Secret Rhythms and Meanings of an Centuries Old Jewish Song"

Beth Huppin is the Director of Project Kavod/Dignity, the Jewish education program at Jewish Family Service in Seattle. She has enjoyed teaching Judaics to children and adults in both formal and informal settings for over 30 years. She is the recipient of a 2010 National Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.

How to Participate Virtually

By Computer or Smart Phone: Make sure that you have a free version of Zoom on your computer or on your smart phone. At the time of the any of the listed events below, click on https://www.bnaiisrael-nm.org/live-stream or go to the CBI website and click on the Live Streaming button. Scroll down the page and click on the magenta button labeled "Join Zoom Session Now". This will take you to the meeting.