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On the first night of Shavuot (this year Thursday night, May 28, 2009), Jews throughout the world observe the centuries-old custom of conducting an all-night vigil dedicated to Torah learning, and preparation for receiving the Torah anew the next morning. One explanation for this tradition is that the Jewish people did not rise early on the day G‑d gave the Torah, and it was necessary for G‑d Himself to awaken them. To compensate for their behavior, Jews have accepted upon themselves the custom of remaining awake all night.
Schedule:
12:00- 12:45am When Heaven met Earth. Mystical insights into Shavuot with Rabbi Moshe Shemtov
1:00 - 1:45am: Rabbi Yisrael Deren
From Sinai to Cyberspace. The development of the oral tradition in Judaism.
2:00 - 2:45am How did they know that!?
With Rabbi Levi Mendelow. Discover how thousands of years ago, the sages of the Talmud were well aware of many "modern day" scientific discoveries. Including the Talmudic "take" on the swine flu.
3:00 - 3:45am Chavruta study with a Yeshiva "Bochur" (Student). We will be joined for Shavuot by students of various Chabad Yeshivot. Pair up with one of the students for some one on one study on the subject of your choice. Special requests can be made in advance by emailing rabbilevi@chabadstamford.org
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