Shavuot
Counting the Omer
Celebrating Shavuot: From Counting to Covenant
Today marks the culmination of our Counting of the Omer, meaning that tomorrow is Shavuot—and this evening is Erev Shavu’ot! After counting for the past forty-nine days, we finally arrive at this special feast that connects heaven and earth, past and present, redemption and revelation… But what…
Purpose in the Journey from Passover to Shavuot
The real meaning behind Counting the Omer… The journey from Egypt to Sinai represents one of the most formative periods in Biblical history, and as we count the days between Passover and Shavuot, this is a perfect time to reflect on the significance of the Omer and its relevance to our lives today!…
Counting the Omer
Preparing Our Homes and Hearts for Passover
The ‘Call’ of the Passover season… As Passover approaches, our homes begin to bustle with activity—shelves emptied of chametz, special dishes brought down from attics, and recipes passed through generations prepared once again. Yet within this physical transformation lies a deeper invitation. The same diligence we apply to sweeping away crumbs and leaven can be…
Counting the Omer
Counting the Omer
Counting the Omer
Counting the Omer
What is Shavuot? – Part 2
This Shavuot is not like the others. Normally we would be gathering together in person to worship in Holy Convocation and that would be followed by an Oneg. This year, 2020, that is not an option that we have. So how are we going to celebrate Shavuot? Shavuot is a special Shabbat day that starts this year, 2020, on Thursday evening, May 28. Many of our people will…
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