Join us for an inspiring Tikkun Leil Shavuot with something for everyone; whether you would like to daven (pray), learn, eat, sing, study, gather or all of the above! A Shavuot for the senses!

Event Schedule

Transportation Available! Advance registration for Tikkun Leil Shavuot is required for Transportation booking. Congregation Shaarey Zedek Transportation Project is for older adults and/or persons living with disabilities. Register for this event and transportation by clicking here.

Ready to Register? Fill out the form by clicking here by Monday, May 26
Questions? Reach out to us – we’re here to help! 
Tamar Barr, Director of Engagement and Education, 204-975-3482, tamar@szwinnipeg.ca

Can't make it in-person? This is primarily an in-person event, however, some portions of the evening will be streamed:
- Mincha Service at 5:30 PM and Maariv service at 9:10 PM will stream at no cost and no registration is required: YouTube, Facebook. 
- Keynote address with Rabbi Yosef Benarroch at 7:00 PM, and learning session with Rabbi Anibal Mass at 7:45 PM will stream on a private channel. Registration and a small fee is required: Register here. 
 

Learning Session Descriptions

We are pleased to have a variety of speakers to choose from. Select one presentation to attend during each of the following Sessions: 7:45 PM and 9:45 PM.

Is Love the Essence of Judaism?
Rabbi Kliel Rose
Spiritual Leader
Congregation Etz Chayim
The teaching of Shavuot emphasizes that Judaism is fundamentally about love, rather than just law or justice. It argues that love should be at the core of the Jewish faith and practice, influencing various aspects of Jewish life, from personal relationships to social justice. In this session, we will look at core Jewish texts that speak to the essential idea that Judaism is anchored in love.

Singing in the Round
Cantor Tracy Kasner and Kevin McIntyre
Congregation Etz Chayim
The Power of Communal Prayer. Together we will discover how energy and melody creates a prayer circle that transcends to a spiritual world. Note: This session will only be available at 7:45 PM.

The Kabbalah of Creation
Rabbi Anibal Mass
Spiritual Leader
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
What happened before “In the beginning”? This class dives deep into the mystical teachings of the stories of the Torah to explore the spiritual architecture of the universe. Join Rabbi Mass for a journey through sacred texts, cosmic symbols, and timeless questions about existence, discovering answers in a breathtaking new light.

Shavuot: Mount Sinai and the Covenants
Rabbi Allan Finkel
Rabbi Emeritus
Temple Shalom
As a Jewish people, we are often described as B'nai Brit, the children of the covenant. Let's explore what happened at Mount Sinai and the covenants that were established in that moment -- three covenants that are as relevant to us today as Jews as they were way back then. 

Traditional Women’s Rituals
Myriam Saitman
Rabbinic Student
Temple Shalom
A look at rituals from a Jewish lens, with a focus on challah and candles as ways of female spiritual expression.

Jewish Memory and Dementia Care
Rabbanit Dorit Kosmin-Rose
Spiritual Health Practitioner
Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre
When a loved one is experiencing decline in memory, reasoning, or other thinking skills, it is challenging to know how to help them find connection.  Luckily, our Jewish life contains a wealth of avenues for connecting to one’s inner spiritual life throughout the dementia journey. Rabbanit Dorit will provide a hands on experience of how a session called Nurturing Neshama can open one to experiencing joyful memories.  We will also have an opportunity to reflect on how Jewish practices and perspectives teach us to be supportive caregivers.

Ready to Register? Fill out the form by clicking here by Monday, May 26
Questions? Reach out to us – we’re here to help! 
Tamar Barr, Director of Engagement and Education, 204-975-3482, tamar@szwinnipeg.ca