Shavuot
Choosing Judaism – A Shavuot Panel and Dinner- Sutton Place Synagogue (SPS), NY (2024)
Sutton Place Synagogue - Shavuot program flyer
Sutton Place Synagogue (SPS) had a panel featuring Jews by Choice as part of the synagogue’s celebration of Shavuot. The panel brought together members of the SPS community who chose Judaism as converts from different backgrounds and time periods to discuss their experiences, joys, and challenges in a facilitated clergy-led panel for an audience of over 100 people. This was followed by a traditional dairy dinner. After dinner, the panel answered questions about their experiences and what it means to choose Judaism.
One of the goals of the program was to provide inspiration and encouragement for audience members who might be considering or in the process of conversion. In addition, there was ample opportunity for creating connections over dinner.
Shoebox Sinai - The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh (JCCPGH) (2021)
The story of Moses receiving the Torah is a monumental moment in the story of the Jewish people. Families crafted their own Mt. Sinai, Moses, the Ten Commandments and other elements of the Shavuot story with items from the Shavuout activity kit that families received in advance.
Virtual Shavuout Bake-Along - Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) (2021)
A chef from Israel, Harry Rubenstein, provided educational background on Shavuot, including why dairy foods are eaten on the holiday. He also baked some dairy sweets.
Advertising: The program was advertised on social media outlets and through paid advertising in Moment magazine.
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