Congregation Sherith Israel
Home About Us Worship & Life Cycle Education Community & Membership News & Events Giving
Worship & Lifecycle
The Big Picture
Shabbat
High Holy Days
Holidays & Festivals
Introduction
Sukkot & Simchat Torah
Chanukah & TuB’Shvat
Purim and Passover
Shavuot & Confirmation
Our Musical Traditions
Life Milestones
Calendar
Contact Us
Join Us

Shavuot & Confirmation

We joyously celebrate the giving of the Torah

Shavuot

We celebrate both the first fruits of the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Sinai. Our morning Yizkor (memorial) service begins with a traditional dairy breakfast — bagels and cream cheese, blintzes, fruit — followed by the Shacharit (morning) service in our dome. Yes, you can actually climb up there and look down on the sanctuary. Then we descend to the sanctuary for Yizkor and memories of our departed loved ones. Get more background on Shavuot.

Confirmation

Each year, we confirm our 10th-grade students during the Shabbat morning service closest to Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments.

Our holiday and festival celebrations always evolve, so check the calendar and Under the Dome e-letter to keep up to date.


Introduction
Sukkot & Simchat Torah
Chanukah & TuB’Shvat
Purim and Passover

 
Congregation Sherith Israel | 2266 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 | 415.346.1720

Hosted with Jvillage Network