Shavuot Night Learning!--Kesher Israel Tikkun Leyl Shavuot 2019
Saturday, June 8, 2019 • 5 Sivan 5779
11:00 PM - 5:00 AM Next DayKesher IsraelMoshe vs. Korach! The Torah is on trial as we reenact the debate between Moshe and Korach. Esteemed Kesherites Mark Mellman and Dr. Fred Lawrence go head-to-head and YOU vote on the winner.
Speed Torah! A super-charged shur with a new source and a new chevruta every five minutes.
Classes! A diverse range of shiurim taught by Kesher Israel's top teachers.
Scrumptious Snacks! Baked treats, ice cream sundaes, and a flavored coffee bar and more!
Schedule
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Time |
Title |
Where? |
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11-11:45pm |
Moshe vs. Korach Debate |
Main Sanctuary |
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12-12:45am |
In the Midnight Hour I Can Feel Your Power: Tikkun Leil Shavout in Halacha, History, Midrash, Mysticism and Megillot with Dr. Alan Gersch |
Main Sanctuary |
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קִיְּמ֣וּ וְקִבְּל֣וּ: The Reacceptance of the Torah in Megillat Esther with Samantha Kahn |
Social Hall |
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Open Beit Midrash |
Bayit |
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1-1:45am |
Better Than Reality?: The Depiction of “Jews” in Fantasy with Mindy Horowitz |
Main Sanctuary |
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Know Your Roots: Hidden Connections in Megillat Rut with Rabbi Daniel Epstein |
Social Hall |
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Open Beit Midrash |
Bayit |
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1:45-2:15am |
Speed Torah with Leora Falk |
Social Hall |
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2:15-3am |
Am I My Brother? Sinai and the Gift of Mutual Responsibility with Rabbi Shafner |
Main Sanctuary |
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Open Beit Midrash |
Bayit |
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3:15-4am |
Was the Exodus Fake News?: A Fresh Look at the Traditional and Academic Sources with Jacob Chereskin |
Main Sanctuary |
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Open Beit Midrash |
Bayit |
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4:15-5am |
Got Milk? Kashrut Implications of Government Shutdowns with Andrew Jakabovics |
Main Sanctuary |
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5:15am |
Shacharit |
Main Sanctuary |
Sponsored by the Dr. H. Harold Gelfand Memorial Institute of Adult Education.
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