This dusk-to-dawn Shavuot celebration entitled “Jewish Unity and Disunity” features classes taught by lay leaders, rabbis, and cantors that include movement, art, music, and scholarship. The 50-minute sessions draw on sacred and modern texts, and yes, they will address moving forward after October 7th.

This free event kicks off with a picnic on Sunday, June 1st at 5pm. Bring a meal for your family to eat, and BYO plates and utensils as there will be a limited number of compostable dishes available.

It features a plenary panel, multiple learning sessions, and opportunities for social engagement. Plus, cheesecake! Come for a single session or attend the whole evening. The event is free to the public but please register so we know how much cheesecake to make.

Register here: www.boulderhaver.org/events

We are looking for volunteers to help with setup and cleanup for this wonderful program! If you are available, please click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/BNHhyLXo8MiyTAJq9

Schedule of Events

5:00pm – 6:15pm

BYO Picnic - Bring a meal for your family to eat, and BYO plates and utensils as there will be a limited number of compostable dishes available.

6:20 – 7:10pm
SESSION 1

We are Many & We are One with Samara Schwartz

The Impact of the First Shavuot on the World with Morah Yehudis Fishman

7:15pm – 8:25pm

Plenary Panel: Building a New Language for Israel / Palestine After October 7 with Tara Winer, Dr Hilary Kalisman and Jerry Pinsker, moderated by Reb Charna Rosenholtz

Alternative option: Open Beit Midrash with Rav Jacob Chatinover

8:30pm – 8:45pm

Break & Coffee

8:50pm – 9:15pm

Traditional Ma’Ariv service with Rabbi Marc Soloway of Congregation Bonai Shalom

Alternative Ma’Ariv service with Cantor Devorah Avery of Congregation Har HaShem

9:20pm – 10:10pm
SESSION 2

Environmental Peacemaking with Peter Ornstein

What is the Role of Compromise in Building a Sense of K’lal Yisrael? With Rabbi Steve Chatinover

Makhloket L'shem Shamayim (Dispute for the Sake of Heaven):
A Zionist Father and Palestinian-Supporting Son With Avraham Kornfeld

Open Beit Midrash with Rav Jacob Chatinover

10:15pm – 10:45pm

Kiddush & Cheesecake!

11:00pm – 11:50pm
SESSION 3

Shavuot Yoga with Caron Robinson

Does Jewish Unity Mean Conformity and Silence? with Ed Kass

Jewish Peoplehood: Is it Still a Thing? Do We Need it? How do We Connect with Being a People? With Rabbi Fred Greene of Congregation Har HaShem

Open Beit Midrash with Rav Jacob Chatinover

12:00pm – 12:50am
SESSION 4

Queerness in Jewish Theater with Sarah Nowak

Arguments for the Sake of Heaven with Rabbi Alan Shavit Lonstein of Adventure Judaism

Open Beit Midrash with Rav Jacob Chatinover

1:00am – 1:30am
CONTEMPLATION & REFLECTION

Outdoor Meditation with Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz

Niggun Circle with Rabbi Marc Soloway

1:30am – Dawn

Open Beit Midrash with Rav Jacob Chatinover