Shavuot 2023

Celebrate Shavuot @ Chabad
Shavuot is not about commemorating an event that occurred exactly 3,334 yrs ago. Rather every year we receive the Torah anew, and it is real cause to celebrate! Chabad of Bethesda has exciting events & services for the entire family! See what we have planned below...
 

13th Annual Midnight Torah Forum
- Thursday Night, May 25th at midnight
Participate in the tradition of all-night learning the night prior to receiving the Torah. Join us on Shavuot night for a forum discussion presented by members of the community.
Topic: 13 Inspiring Figures in Scripture
Light refreshments and gourmet coffee will be served.
 

Reading of 10 Commandments
- Friday, May 26th at 10:00am
The reading of the 10 Commandments is a Biblical mandate for men, women & children! Be There!
Shavuot morning services will begin at 9:00am and the Commandments will be read at 10:00am. This is our heritage, this is our legacy, this is our life!
 

Kids Shavuot Ice Cream Party!
- Friday, May 26th at 4:30pm
Hey kids come hear the 10 Commandments and enjoy 10 flavors of Ice Cream!!

BRING A FRIEND AND GET AN EXTRA SCOOP
 

Our Famous Shavuot Dairy Feast!
- Friday, May 26th at 11:30am
Every year in honor of this Holiday and the tradition to eat dairy we pull out all the stops and put out the ultimate dairy spread! With blintzes, cheesecakes, lasagnas, quiches, salads, and more! Make sure to show up with an empty stomach!

Yizkor - Remembrance Service
- Shabbat, May 27th at around 12:00pm
On the second day of Shavuot after Torah reading, we will be remembering the loved ones we have lost with the traditional Yizkor prayer.