Shavuos 5777 - Chabad of the Central Valley

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Shavuot

at Chabad of Fresno

Shavuot: May 30 - June 1, 2017

Message from the Rabbi

3,329 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 Fresno, we offer many events for your entire family to celebrate with us. Please join us on:
Tuesday evening for an 'All night Learn'
Wednesday Morning for Services, The Ten Commandments & our Annual Dairy Buffet & Ice Cream Bar.
Thursday Morning for Services & Yizkor

You can find more information about the holiday and our complete Shavuot schedule below.

Wishing you a happy Shavuot,

Rabbi Zirkind

Ice Cream Party

HERE'S THE SCOOP...

Join us for our Annual reading of The 10 Commandments, Dairy Buffet & Ice Cream party!

When: Wednesday, May 31 Services 10:00am, 10 Commandments 11:15am, Dairy Buffet

Where: Chabad of Fresno

Who: Men, Women & Children...All are encouraged and welcome to join!
Kids, 5-17 years old, we have a special gift for you! Come hear The 10 Commandments & receive your very own fidget spinner (while supply lasts).

Service Schedule

Tuesday – May 30

Candle Lighting Time: 7:53pm
Evening Service: 8:30pm
All Night Learn: Beginning 10:30pm

Wednesday – May 31

Morning Services: 10:00am
10 Commandments reading: 11:30am ( Please join by 11:15am)
Dairy Buffet & Ice Cream Party: 12:30pm
Evening Services: 8:45pm
Candle Lighting time: *after 8:53pm0

Thursday – June 1

Morning Services: 10:00am
Yizkor Memorial Service: 11:30am
Yom Tov Ends-Havdallah: 8:53pm

Join us for services at 1227 East Shepherd Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720-1804 USA

All Night Learning

Please join us for all-night learning, Tuesday Night 10:30pm, as we delve into many interesting topics including: The Ten Commandments, Tanya, Why we are celebrating this holiday etc..

We hope to see you there!

Plenty of tea and refreshments!

Holiday Meal

You are cordially invited to join us for a one-of-a-kind dairy holiday meal in honor of Shavuot! Get together with family and friends, and also enjoy delicious hot blintzes, cheesecakes, ice cream and much more.

Men, women and children are invited. There is no charge. However, if you would like to sponsor a meal, or to RSVP please click on the comments box and let us know which meals you would like to join. We look forward to celebrating this special holiday with you!

10 Commandments

Wednesday, May 31: Join us at Chabad by 11:15 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.

Chabad of Fresno• Email: [email protected]• Phone: 559-432-2770 • www.ChabadFresno.com