“Hear the ten” Challenge FAQs

  • What is this all about?

    Once a year, something big happens — the same thing that happened at Mount Sinai. Every Jew gets called in for the ultimate team mission: showing up when Hashem gives the Torah again. Be part of the squad that keeps the chain unbroken.

  • Why should I care?

    Because this isn’t just “another shul thing.” When YOU show up, you’re making it happen. Hashem gave the Torah to the Jewish People because the children guaranteed it. That means He’s waiting on you to show up.

    And yeah… did we mention the crazy prizes?

  • What do I have to do?

    Go to shul on Shavuot morning (June 2).
    Be there for the Ten Commandments reading
    Log on to HearThe10.com after Yom Tov
    Claim your raffle entry and see if you score big!

  • What can I win?

    We’re talking:

    A free ticket to Israel, DJI drone, Hot air balloon ride, Mountain bike, Real Silver Shabbos Candlestick, and a full collection of epic Jewish books to boost your game!

  • Do I have to go to a certain shul?

    Nope. You can go to any Shule you choose, just make sure to be there for the main event — the Ten Commandments.

    You can find a list of places around Melbourne at HearThe10.com/locations

  • Why the Ten Commandments?

    Because they’re the core mission orders. They’re what started it all, the moment when the whole world paused and we said “Yes!”

    Now, every year, we get the Torah again… and this year, it’s your turn to show up.

  • When are the 10 Commandments read?

    The 10 Commandments are read as part of morning services on the first day of Shavuot. Since so many kids come to that service, it is often followed by an ice cream party for children (and a dairy reception for the adults).
    Read:     Hear the 10 Commandments

  • Who should attend the 10 Commandments reading?

    The Rebbe encouraged every single Jew—men, women, and even babies—to make every effort to come to synagogue and hear the 10 Commandments from the Torah.
    Find:     A 10 Commandments Reading Near You

General Shavuot FAQs

  • What is Shavuot?

    Shavuot is a Jewish holiday on the anniversary of the giving of the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai. Coming after the 7-week Omer Count, It is also known as the Festival of Weeks.
    Read: 11 Shavuot Facts Every Jew Should Know

  • What does Shavuot mean?

    Shavuot means “weeks” and it is thus named because comes after counting 49 days (7 weeks) from the second day of Passover, each day becoming more refined and more ready for this special celebration.
    Read: What Is the Meaning of Shavuot?

  • When is Shavuot celebrated?

    Shavuot is a two-day holiday. Coming after the seven-week Omer count, it is celebrated on the sixth and seventh days of the Hebrew month of Sivan, which usually falls in late May or early June on the Gregorian calendar.
    Read: When Is Shavuot This Year?

  • How long is Shavuot?

    In Israel, Shavuot is just one day long, beginning before sunset and concluding after night has fallen the following day. In the diaspora, it is a two-day holiday, extending for another 24 hours.
    Read: Why The Extra Day in the Diaspora?

  • How to celebrate Shavuot?

    Shavuot is celebrated by lighting candles each night, staying up all night studying Torah, hearing the 10 Commandments during synagogue services, and eating festive meals, some of which may include dairy foods.
    Explore: Shavuot Laws & Customs

  • Is work permitted on Shavuot?

    Like other holidays (yom tov), work is not allowed on Shavuot, with the exception of certain forms of food prep (such as cooking on a preexisting flame) and carrying without an eruv.
    Read: Laws of Yom Tov

  • What is the significance of eating dairy foods on Shavuot?

    One explanation is that the Torah is compared to milk and honey, and dairy foods symbolize the sweetness and richness of the Torah.
    Read: Why Eat Dairy on Shavuot?

  • Why is the Book of Ruth read on Shavuot?

    The story of Ruth takes place during the barley harvest, which coincides with the time of Shavuot. Ruth's journey to convert to Judaism and join the Jewish people is seen as an example of devotion and loyalty to the Torah.
    Read: Ruth-Shavuot Connections

  • Why stay up all night studying Torah on Shavuot?

    The most common reason is that the Israelites overslept on the morning they were supposed to receive the Torah, so staying up all night “fixes” that missed opportunity.
    Read: Learning All Night on Shavuot

  • Are there any specific customs associated with Shavuot?

    Some Shavuot customs include decorating homes and synagogues with flowers and greenery, learning all night, hearing the 10 Commandments, eating dairy, and reading the Book of Ruth.
    Read: 7 Reasons From Greenery and Flowers on Shavuot

  • Is Yizkor said on Shavuot?

    Yes, Yizkor is said as part of morning services on the second day of Shavuot (in Israel, where there is only one day, it is said on that day, following the reading of the 10 Commandments).
    Read: Yizkor

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