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CDT Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Saturday, June 4, 2022 5 Sivan 5782

8:00 PM - 11:55 PMCDT sanctuary

Seven weeks after Passover, we celebrate the receiving of Torah at Mount Sinai during the holiday of Shavuot. One Shavuot tradition is a Tikkun Leil Shavuot, when Jewish mystics would rise at midnight to study esoteric texts until dawn. Our CDT tradition, when Shavuot falls on a Saturday evening, is to hold our own (slightly earlier) Tikkun, in memory of beloved rebbetzin Gina Fried.  Masks must be worn throughout the evening; mask optional during the break for food (or take your food outside!).

8:00pm  Join Rabbi Toba in person or on Zoom for a talk about her new book, God Is Here: Reimagining the Divine 

Watch the recording of our invigorating discussion now! 
youtube.com/watch?v=0nYHNExZR5M

and then:

9:00pm  Havdallah & Session One:

Mazeltob – Text study & discussion with Fran Malino:  An exploration of the 1931 novel Mazeltob, set in turn of the 20th century Tetouan Morocco, by the Algerian Jewish woman Blanche Bendahan.

Shavuot Gentle Yoga with Jenny Leopold:  All are welcome to join Jenny, Kripalu-certified yoga instructor, for some gentle yoga, to prepare our bodies and hearts for receiving Torah!  Some yoga mats are available, or bring your own.

DESSERT & COFFEE/TEA BREAK

Session Two:  10:45-11:35pm (in person only) 

Love & Chosen Family in the Book of Ruth, with Earnest Vener:  It is traditional to read the Biblical book of Ruth on Shavuot.  Let’s read together and explore why we read this story of female love and untraditional family as we mark receiving Torah.

Closing Meditation with Rabbi Toba:  When the Heavens Open: 11:40pm-Midnight  (in person only)

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