Shavuot with Chabad of Huntsville
Shavuot, the holiday of the giving of the Torah; back then at Sinai, and each year anew with the reading of the Ten Commandments. Shavuot this year will celebrate 3,338 years since the giving of the Torah! (That's the 3,339th time).
This year's annual Shavuot celebration will feature an ice cream bar and a scrumptious dairy buffet dinner! The dinner will take place outdoors, weather permitting.
Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected]
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Complete Holiday Schedule:
All scheduled services are to take place at Chabad of Huntsville. All times are for 35801 zip code.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:47 PM - Light holiday candles, and another 24 hour+ candle, to use as a pre-existing flame for the next night.
11:00 PM - It is customary to stay up all night and study Torah until dawn (4:05 AM May 22) as a prep for receiving the Torah anew. Our friendly Yeshiva boys are waiting to sit and learn with you any topic of your choice. Beginning 11:00 PM until 2:00 AM.
Friday, May 22, 2026
10:30 AM - Complete holiday morning services. - Shacharit, Hallel and Mussaf.
5:30 PM - The all-famous reading of the Ten Commandments! Huge Mitzvah for every Jewish man, woman, child, and baby!
6:00 PM - Grand dairy buffet dinner and ice cream party.
Special prize giveaway to all children who attend!
7:30 PM - Candle lighting for day 2 of the holiday from a pre-existing flame.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:30 AM - Holiday morning service with Hallel singing. Followed by a light kiddish.
12:00 PM - Yizkor service for our passed loved ones.
1:00 PM - Grand Kiddish Lunch, Honoring baby Naomi Cohen
8:31 PM - Holiday of Shavuot ends.
