Shavuot at Chabad

Shavuot

at Chabad-Lubavitch of British Columbia

Shavuot: May 19-21, 2018

Message from the Rabbis

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-Lubavitch of British Columbia, we offer many events for your entire family to celebrate with us.

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

Wishing you a happy Shavuot,

Rabbi Yitzchak Wineberg & Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Service Schedule

Shabbat, May 19

Morning Service: 10:00 am
Evening Service: 8:45 pm followed by Holiday Dinner,All-Night Torah Study & Refreshments
Candle lighting time: after 9:42 pm

Sunday, May 20

Morning Services: 10:00 am
10 Commandments reading: 11:00 am
Dairy Brunch & Ice Cream Party: 12:30 pm
Evening Services: 8:45 pm
Candle lighting time:after 9:44 pm

Monday, May 21

Morning Services: 10:00 am
Yizkor Memorial Service: 11:30 am
Evening Services: 8:45 pm
Yom Tov Ends: 9:45 pm

Join us for services at 5750 Oak Street

All Night Learning

Please join us for all-night learning as we delve into many interesting topics including: The Ten Commandments, Tanya, Why we are celebrating this holiday etc..

Saturday night, May 19, 9:45 pm-2:45 am

We hope to see you there!

Plenty of coffee and refreshments!

DAIRY BRUNCH

You are cordially invited to join us for a one-of-a-kind dairy brunch in honor of Shavuot! Enjoy delicious hot blintzes, cheesecakes, ice cream and much more.

Sunday, May 20, 12:30 pm after the reading of the Ten Commandments

10 Commandments

Sunday, May 20, approximately 11 am

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!

Holiday Guide

Shavuot Guide

Experience the Ten Commandments

Shavuot Picks

Shavuot is a time when we recommit ourselves to Torah study, and affirm our membership in the Jewish nation. Take a few moments and read some interesting and new handpicked Shavuot features from our site. You’ll find something to share with your family, and perhaps gain a new perspective on Shavuot.