Shavuot 5785 with Oak Park Temple

Sunday, June 1

It is Jewish tradition to spend the evening of Erev Shavuot eating dairy and studying Torah (all night). It is also local tradition that we observe Erev Shavuot with Oak Park Temple. This year Har Zion and OPT’s joint Erev Shavout program will be at Har Zion.

We are planning to start our evening at 6:30pm with ice cream and singing on the lawn. This will be followed, at about 7pm, with two services—one for adults in the sanctuary, and another in the chapel for children.

• The adult service will feature members of both congregations speaking on their personal Jewish practice.
• The “Youth Shavuot Service” will include some songs, some prayers, a story, and an activity.

The arrangements for the evening are being finalized and may change. If they do, you will find the most recent information here.

Shavuot Morning Services

There are morning services at 10am on the first two days of Shavuot, Monday, June 2, and Tuesday, June 3. Har Zion’s office and building (except for the services) will be closed.