Shavuot at Chabad

Shavuot

at Chabad of Contra Costa

Shavuot: May 25-27, 2023

Message from the Rabbi

Over 3,330 years ago, the children of Israel stood as one nation at the foot of the Mount Sinai and received the Torah from G‑d. Each year on the holiday of Shavuot, this historic event is re-lived as the Ten Commandments are read from the Torah.

At Chabad of Contra Costa, we offer many events for your entire family to celebrate with us. Please join us at our annual Ice cream party and Ten commandments reading.

You can find more information about the holiday and our programming below.

Wishing you a happy Shavuot,

Rabbi Dovber & Chaya Berkowitz

Ice Cream Party

HERE'S THE SCOOP...

Join us for our annual reading of the 10 Commandments and a children's Ice Cream Party!

When: Friday May 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Where: Chabad of Contra Costa, 1671 Newell Ave. Walnut Creek, CA.

A family event - all are welcome! Hope to see you there. Special Kids Program!

Free Event, RSVP's Appreciated, Sponsorships Valued!

To RSVP and / or sponsor please Click Here.

Service Schedule

Sunday - June 5

Morning Service: 10:00 AM
10 Commandments reading:11:00 AM

To help sponsor Shavout Kiddush please click here

Candle lighting time: 8:03 pm (from a pre-existing flame)

Saturday - May 27

Morning Services:10:00 AM
Yitzkor 11:30 AM

Dairy Kiddush to follow services
Holiday Ends 9:07 PM

Join us for services at 1671 Newell Avenue

10 Commandments

Friday, May 26, approximately 11:00 am and at the Shavuot Ice Cream Party 6:00 pm.

Come with your entire family to hear the 10 Commandments read from the Torah, as it was read on Mount Sinai!

Our Sages explain that before G‑d gave the Torah to the Jewish People, He demanded guarantors. The people suggested our forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; but these were not sufficient. They cited many other great leaders and people but G‑d did not accept them either! Finally, they declared, \"Our children will be our guarantors!\" G‑d immediately accepted and agreed to give them the Torah.

The Jewish Children were — and still are — the guarantors and transmitters of the Torah. Our commitment to their education has always been the best assurance to the continuity of Torah and Mitzvoth . When G‑d gave the Torah on Mt. Sinai, every Jewish child was present. Let us ensure that our children will be there this year too!

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