The Boston Synagogue

Celebrate Erev Shavuot Your Sinai Kit is Ready!
2026-05-21 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
Celebrate Erev Shavuot: Your Sinai Kit is Ready!

When the Israelites stood at the mountain, they brought their whole selves.
This year, we’ve prepared a “Sinai Kit” to help you navigate the “Still Small Voice” and the thunderous revelation of Torah.

–join Hannah Limov for an evening of learning and festive foods as we celebrate Shavuot in downtown, Boston at The Boston Synagogue.
What’s in your Shavuot Sinai Kit?

The Sustenance: holiday favorites e.g. cheesecakes, including lactose-free options and other festive, holiday foods and drinks.
The Map: Source sheets exploring synesthesia, Mary Oliver, and the “Still Small Voice” of Eliyahu.
The Compass: Guided learning with Hannah Limov and Michael to help you find where the Divine shows up in your own life.
The Community: A festive atmosphere to schmooze and process the “awful” beauty of the Sinai experience together.

Shavuot Sinai Experience
led by: Hannah Limov
inperson & Zoom

A Journey Through Revelation: Shavuot 2026
“The people saw the sounds and heard the images.”
What does it mean to encounter the Infinite? This Shavuot, we invite you to step away from the noise and listen for the “Still Small Voice.” From the thunderous synesthesia of Sinai to the quiet intimacy of memory, join us for a three-part journey of revelation, community, and transition.
Part I: Erev Shavuot | Listening to the Still Small Voice
Thursday, May 21 | 6:30 PM
We begin our festival with an embodied exploration of Sinai. How did the Israelites experience the Divine? Was it a deafening sound or a quiet awe?
**Estimated time subject to slight variation – recommend 6:30 PM Sinai experience.

6:30 PM: Ma’ariv
7:00 PM: Session with Hannah Limov: Embodied Experience on Sinai. Explore how our senses cross when we encounter the “awful” and wonderful presence of G?d.
8:00 PM: The Dairy Feast: A festive nosh and shmooze featuring gourmet pizza, artisanal cheesecake (with lactose-free options!), and cold beverages.
8:30 PM: Session with Michael: The Ten Commandments. A journey through Torah and commentary on what it means to become a people in covenant.
ZOOM LINK EREV SHAVUOT

Part II: Friday Night Shabbat
Friday, May 22 | 6:00 PM
inperson & Zoom | Led by: Tim Motz
Continue the festival spirit as we welcome Shabbat Led by Tim Motz, this service bridges the revelation of Shavuot with the peace of Shabbat. A beautiful moment to reflect on the “Still Small Voice” within the rhythm of our weekly rest.

Part III: Shabbat Morning & 2nd Day Shavuot (Including Yizkor)
Saturday, May 23 | 10:00 AM
inperson & Zoom
On this sacred morning, we gather for the reading of the Ten Commandments and the Yizkor Memorial Service. In the quiet moments of remembrance, we find that the Divine often speaks most clearly through the legacy of those we have loved and lost.

Led by: Tim Motz
The Kiddush: A celebratory dairy spread featuring traditional holiday cheesecakes and treats.
A Special Farewell: Join us as we offer a heartfelt thank you and send-off to Tim Motz as he completes his transformative Rabbinic Intern year at The Boston Synagogue.

No matter where you are on your Jewish journey, we welcome you to our vibrant, warm downtown community.
–See you soon

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Shabbat Morning & 2nd Day Shavuot Services with Yizkor Led by: Tim Motz
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:30
Celebrate Shabbat Morning and the 2nd Day of Shavuot
with a meaningful morning service & Yizkor led by: Tim Motz
Join our downtown, Boston Jewish, community, footsteps from your door, for a sacred and uplifting Shabbat morning and 2nd Day Shavuot service. Services led by Tim Motz In addition to our morning pray service and the reading of the Ten Commandments, we will hold the Yizkor memorial service to honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.
Following the services, please join us for a festive holiday Kiddush. We will celebrate the festival together with a delicious spread featuring traditional holiday cheesecakes, dairy delights, and refreshments.
Why Attend?

Experience a traditional and accessible service led by Tim Motz.
Yizkor Service: A dedicated time for reflection, prayer, and remembering loved ones.
Festive Dairy Kiddush: Enjoy a selection of holiday cheese cake and great conversation

No matter where you are on your Jewish journey: singles, couples, interfaith, families, LGBTTQ+, and young professionals we welcome you to our vibrant, warm downtown Jewish community.
