Shavuot Night at Beit Knesset Hanassi: A Celebration for the Whole Family

This year, in addition to the usual all-night fare, we were treated to a delightful innovation which, we hope, we will be able to repeat in the future. Rabbi Kenigsberg writes:

This Shavuot night, the halls of Beit Knesset Hanassi were filled with the sounds of Torah, laughter, and community spirit, as several young families gathered for a festive dinner and learning program geared especially for children and parents.

Hosted together with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Kenigsberg and their family, the meal brought together the families who regularly attend our weekly children’s service, creating a sense of connection and belonging as we welcomed the chag together. The atmosphere was lively and warm, with delicious food, engaging conversation, and divrei Torah delivered by two of our young stars, who shared thoughtful insights on Matan Torah.

Following the meal, families moved into a specially prepared “Tikkun Leil" — a night of learning designed for children and their parents. Each family received a guided source sheet with age-appropriate materials for learning together, sparking meaningful discussions and questions. The learning session concluded with a story and an interactive quiz led by Rabbi Kenigsberg, creating an exciting and memorable lead-in to the main Shavuot learning program later that evening.

We’re so proud of the children who participated with such enthusiasm and curiosity, and deeply grateful to all the parents who made the effort to join. Moments like these remind us that Torah is truly morasha kehilat Yaakov — an inheritance passed down through the generations.