Shavuos arrives next week and one of the ways that Jews all over the world prepare for the Giving of the Torah on Shavuos morning is to stay awake all night Erev Shavuos in order to show Hashem that we are ready to receive it. In keeping with that tradition, Congregation Toras Chaim is pleased to offer it’s 6th Annual All-Night Shavuos Learning next Tuesday night, June 3rd. The evening’s learning is sponsored in the memory Shoshana bas Tzvi Eliezer (Rosalie Rich), donated by Michael & Donna Rich.
Classes will include (Times during the evening learning are approximate. See below for full Shavuos schedule.)
- I Did it My Whey: Prohibition of Eating Non-Jewish Cheese Between Mincha and Maariv, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 (Rabbi Yaakov Rich)
- What’s Missing from Shavuos? Decoding Holiday Mysteries and Anomalies, and their Significance for us. 12:00-1:00 AM (Rabbi Michael Friedman) — Sponsored By Shimshon Cook
- Get Well Soon: Is it permissible for a convert to Judaism to pray for recovery on behalf of a non-Jewish parent? Is it permissible to say kaddish after that parent dies? 1:15-2:15 AM (Rabbi Yaakov Rich) — Sponsored By Shimshon Cook; Sponsored by Akiva Meir & Chana Rivka Hersh in gratitude to Hashem for bringing our family to this time to stand with our fellow Jews and receive the Torah this Shavuos, and with appreciation to Rabbi Rich and the CTC community for supporting us through the geirus.
- Can We Have You for Shabbos? Issues related to inviting non-observant Jews for a Shabbos or Yom Tov meal. 2:30-3:30 AM (Rabbi Michoel Bodenheimer) — Sponsored By Wes & Tricia Sutkin
- I’ve Got You Covered: Is the yarmulka just a nice custom or legal obligation? We will try to discuss as well, its associated halachic ramifications. 3:45-4:45 AM (Rabbi Yaakov Rich) — Sponsored By Ben & Lauren Nise
- Mussar and Words of Inspiration before Davening: 5:00-5:20 AM (Rabbi Yaakov Rich)
- Davening Begins: 5:30 AM
Sponsorship Opportunities
In addition to your presence, we ask that you consider sponsoring one of the four captivating classes that will be given that night to help cover the costs of the delicious food that the shul will provide in between the study sessions. In addition, your sponsorship will help support the ongoing Torah learning programs at CTC such as the daily Daf HaYomi study, the men and women’s marriage classes, the weekly women’s Tehillim study, and the many classes offered throughout the year that help the community prepare for the holidays.
We request a minimum donation of $50 per class, or food sponsorship. Co-sponsorships are also welcome, and encouraged. This is a powerful time to remember a loved one, or honor a family member, or friend, and to participate in the merit the comes to all those who learn on this special night.
Shavuos Schedule
Tuesday Night, June 3, 2014
- Candlelighting 8:14 PM
- Mincha followed by class 8:15 PM
- Maariv 9:15 PM
- All-Night Learning 12:00 AM – 5:20 AM
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
- Morning Brachos/Shacharis 5:25 AM
- Sunrise 6:19 AM
- Mincha followed by class 8:15 PM
- Maariv 9:15 PM
- Candlelighting (from pre-exisitng flame): Not before 9:23 PM
Thursday, June 5, 2014
- Shacharis 8:30 AM
- Yizkor (Not before 10:15 AM)
- Mincha 8:15 PM followed by Neilas HaChag (special celebration to close-out the festival, including washing for Hamotzi, singing and divrei Torah)
- Maariv 9:15 PM followed by havdallah
- Shavuos Ends 9:23 PM