Shavuot at CTC | 5785 / 2025

Celebrate Torah, Community, and Meaningful MomentsJoin the Charlotte Torah Center for a beautiful Shavuot filled with spirited tefillah services, inspiring Torah, and warm communal meals.

Celebrate Torah, Community, and Meaningful Moments
Join the Charlotte Torah Center for a beautiful Shavuot filled with spirited tefillah services, inspiring Torah, and warm communal meals.


πŸ“ All Events at CTC – 5337 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226

RSVP by May 27 to: info@charlottetorahcenter.com
πŸ’΅ Meal Pricing: $30 per person | $50 per couple | $60 per family per meal
πŸ”— Click here to RSVP and pay


πŸ“œ From Sinai Till Today

Six thought-provoking classes. One eternal conversation. One timeless gift.
Join us for a journey into the meaning, mystery, and life-changing message of Torah.


πŸ•―οΈ Sunday Night, June 1 – Shavuot Begins

  • 8:10 PM Mincha / Afternoon Service
  • 8:14 PM Candle Lighting
  • Maariv followed by
    🍽Community Dinner at CTC
    πŸŽ‰Coffee & Dessert Buffet
    πŸ“–Shavuos Night Learning:
    • 11:30 PM If I Believe in G-d, Why Do I Need the Torah?
    • 12:30 AM The Power of Moments in Judaism: How One Moment Can Change a Life


πŸ“– Monday, June 2 – 1st Day of Shavuot

  • 9:30 AM Shacharit / Morning Service
  • Reading of the Aseret HaDibrot (10 Commandments)
  • 🍦 Ice Cream Bar,  Festive Dairy Kiddush & Mini Class
    Sponsored by Ann & Craig Smolin in memory of Eliezer ben Nachum Halevi z”l
    (Kiddush sponsorship still available)
  • 12:00–12:20 PM
    Why Did G-d Offer the Torah to the Nations Before Us?
    A surprising Midrash with profound lessons about Torah, free will, and moral readiness.
  • 1:00PM Communal Lunch
  • 7:30 PM Mincha β†’ Maariv

πŸ•―οΈ Monday Night, June 2 – 2nd Night of Yom Tov

  • Candle Lighting not before 9:17 PM

πŸ“– Tuesday, June 3 – 2nd Day of Shavuot

  • 9:30 AM Shacharit / Morning Service
  • 10:45 AM Megillat Ruth
  • 11:30 AM Yizkor (not before this time)
  • 🍽 Festive  Kiddush & Mini Class followed by a communal meat lunch
  • 12:00–12:20 PM
    Ruth’s Road to Revelation: Why Read Ruth on the Day of Sinai?

  • 1 p.m. Communal lunch
  • 4:15–5:15 PM
    πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦° Women Standing at Sinai: 
    Presented by Rebbetzin Sara Oppenheim

  • 7:00 PM
    πŸ“– The Torah Scroll in Our Ark: Is It Really the Same Torah from Sinai?
    Rabbi O’s annual class on Torah transmission, authenticity, and continuity.

πŸŽ“ Taught by Rabbi Chanoch & Rebbetzin Sara Oppenheim
🌿 Open to all levels. Warm. Welcome. Insightful.
πŸ“ All events take place at the Charlotte Torah Center