Ahead of the Festival of Shavuot, we’ve gathered all the main events taking place in Jerusalem. If you’re planning to spend the holiday in the capital, you’ll be glad to discover a variety of enriching options to help you celebrate in a meaningful way.
Achdut Yisrael Synagogue
On Borochov Alley, the Tikkun Leil Shavuot (nighttime Torah study) will take place from 11:00 p.m. to 4:45 a.m. The evening will conclude with a festive Shacharit (morning) prayer service.
Speakers include Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar, Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi, and journalist Sivan Rahav Meir.
Begin Heritage Center – Lectures and Tour to the Western Wall
The Begin Heritage Center will also host a Tikkun beginning at 11:00 p.m., featuring engaging lectures in both Hebrew and English.
Later in the night: a guided tour to the Western Wall, concluding with Vatikin (sunrise) prayers.
Guest speakers include Ronny Someck, Yochi Brandes, and Kobi Arieli.
The speakers:
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Beit Avi Chai
Beit Avi Chai will host a Tikkun Leil Shavuot (nighttime Torah study) dedicated to the theme “The Secret of Dreams.” The study session will run from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and include classes in English and Russian.
Speakers include Merav Leshem Gonen, Rabbi Shmuel Slotki, Yonatan Shamriz, and continuous nighttime study with Yair Agmon, among others.
Address: 44 King George Street, corner of KKL Street.
All-Night Learning for Teens
Beit Avi Chai is also offering a special Shavuot night program for teens, with engaging content, open discussion, and a youthful atmosphere.
Program schedule:
10:00–11:00 p.m. – Gathering and snacks
11:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. – “Time to Wake Up”: A conversation about dreams and fulfillment with Shaanan Streett (The band- Hadag Nahash)
12:15–1:15 a.m. – “The World Was Created with Words”: A discussion between Merav Leshem Gonen and journalist/author Chen Artzi Sror on the power of words to fulfill a dream
1:30–2:30 a.m. – “Dreamers“: A creative lab and interactive workshop with actor, director, and singer Amit Ulman (stage name Pedro Grass)
2:30–3:00 a.m. – “Ladders and Stars“: An improv performance about legendary dreamers by the “Tarbut Yom Hey” ensemble
3:15–4:00 a.m. – “For There Are Those Who Sleep Through Their Days“: A study session with Filmmaker Yair Agmon on Rabbi Nachman’s insights into sleep and dreams
Museum of Tolerance
The Museum of Tolerance, in cooperation with the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, will hold a joint Tikkun Leil Shavuot (nighttime Torah study) from 10:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. At the end of the learning, participants will walk together to the Western Wall for a festive sunrise prayer.
Speakers include Jackie Levy, Yair Sherki, and Miriam Peretz.
Address: 32 Hillel Street, Jerusalem.
Yeshurun Synagogue
Yeshurun Synagogue, in collaboration with the “Heritage of Law in Israel” organization, will host a Tikkun Leil Shavuot (nighttime Torah study) focused on Jewish law, from 11:00 p.m. to 4:40 a.m. The evening will conclude with a festive Shacharit (morning) prayer.
Speakers include Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar, Rabbi David Lau, Professor Nahum Rakover, and others.
Address: 44 King George Street, Jerusalem.
Heading to the Kotel? Stop for a Break
In honor of the holiday, hospitality tents will be set up at several locations throughout Jerusalem to serve the general public on the way to the Western Wall. Visitors will be offered hot and cold drinks, light refreshments, popsicles for children, and rest areas.
Tents will be located at: Schneller Compound (Malchei Yisrael Street), Shamgar Funeral Home, the Chords Bridge, Har Hotzvim Junction, and IDF Square.
Now in its third year, this initiative is led by the Ministry for Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition, and is dedicated this year to the memory of Eyal Haimovsky, former CEO of the Jerusalem Development Authority.
