🎉 Lag BaOmer is a fun and meaningful Jewish holiday that falls on the 33rd day of the Omer, the count between Passover and Shavuot. The word “Lag” comes from Hebrew letters that add up to 33, and omer means “sheaf,” a bundle of grain.
🌾 In ancient times, the Omer period also marked the spring harvest. It began with an offering of barley at Passover and ended with a wheat offering at Shavuot, connecting the agricultural season to our spiritual journey.
#️⃣ The Omer is a 49-day period marking the journey from Egypt (Passover) to receiving the Torah (Shavuot). During this time, some people avoid traditions like weddings, parties, or haircuts, but on Lag BaOmer, we take a joyful break! 🎉
We remember three important things on Lag BaOmer:
A plague that ended among Rabbi Akiva’s students.
The life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a famous Jewish teacher.
A military victory by Jewish fighters long ago.
How to Celebrate:
🔥 Enjoy bonfires, picnics, weddings, or even a fresh haircut! It’s a day full of joy and light.
Speed Dating the Bible: A Tikkun Shavuot Experience Saturday, June 1, 2025 Yizkor at 7:00 PM | Program begins at 7:30 PM
🌜Stay Up Late. Learn a Lot. One Verse at a Time. This Shavuot, join us for an unforgettable night of Torah, texts, and rapid-fire revelation! In the spirit of Tikkun Leil Shavuot, the tradition of staying up late to learn, we invite you to experience the entire Bible in one night… sort of.
⚡What Is “Speed Dating the Bible”? “Speed Dating the Bible” is a fast-paced, deeply meaningful journey through the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible, one short text at a time. Each book is introduced with a bite-sized teaching, a key verse or passage, and a moment to reflect, discuss, or respond creatively—before it’s on to the next!
Whether you’re a seasoned learner, a first-timer, a poetry lover, or curious about obscure texts like Obadiah, this program is for you.
Sunday, August 25, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Temple Adat Elohim
We are thrilled to offer a unique and fun-filled shofar-making experience for as little as $15.00 (price will vary depending on the shofar size you choose to work with)! Credit card or cash payments will be accepted on the day of the event.
You will learn how to make a shofar, gain knowledge about shofars, and learn to successfully sound the shofar. This event is perfect for all ages, so both adults and children are encouraged to attend.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM -> Schmooze
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM -> Shofar Making Workshop
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
RSVP is required. Space is limited.
To RSVP and for questions, please contact Cory Hills at splatboombang@gmail.com or 773-332-7576.
TAE Women’s Seder Monday, April 10, 2023 6:15 p.m.
TAE Social Hall
All TAE Women and guests are invited to participate.
We will celebrate Passover, highlighting the role women played in our Jewish history. Our Seder will be led by Shoshana Lewin Fischer and Nancy Federman.
Join our Booth Brothers, Rabbi Diamond and Cantor Shukiar, for a virtual Sukkah sleepover!!!
Get your screens ready for an event to be remembered!
Monday, September 20th, 4:00 p.m.
to Tuesday, September 21st, 10:00 a.m.
via Zoom
Activities include interactive games and contests, bedtime stories, lullabies, snacks, and of course, the blessings for Sukkot and the shaking of the Lulav and Etrog.
Get your supplies ready for our
Paper Chain Contest, Monday at 4:15 p.m. (Virtual)
Campfire S’mores, Monday at 8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
A complete schedule of events will be available soon!
CLICK HERE to sponsor this sleepover experience today!!!
Schedule:
Subject to change
Monday, September 20th
4:00 p.m. Welcome 4:15 p.m. Decorate Sukkah: Paper Chain Contest 4:40 p.m. Shofar Blast 5:00 p.m. Minute to Win It – Game 1 5:15 p.m. Online Charades – Heads Up 5:30 p.m. Minute to Win It – Game 2 5:45 p.m. Twister 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Dialogue 6:30 p.m. Hide and Find Lulav and Etrog and Blessings for Sukkot 7:00 p.m. Bedtime Stories and Lullabies 8:00 p.m. Campfire S’mores 8:30 p.m. Never Have I Ever 9:00 p.m. Exotic Desserts Sleep
Tuesday, September 21st
8:00 a.m. Sukkot Song Session 8:30 a.m. Water Balloon Toss 9:00 a.m. Scavenger Hunt
TAE Women’s Seder
