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Shavuot (listen ), or Shvues (listen ) in some Ashkenazi usage (Hebrew: שָׁבוּעוֹת, romanized: Šāvūʿōṯ, lit. 'Weeks'), commonly known in English as the Feast of Weeks, is one of the biblically-ordained Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan; in the 21st century, it may fall … See more
Giving of the Torah
Shavuot is not explicitly named in the Bible as the day on which the Torah was revealed by God to … See moreIn the 19th century several Orthodox synagogues in Britain and Australia held confirmation ceremonies for 12-year-old girls on Shavuot, a … See more
Pilgrimage
Shavuot was one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals on which Jews would visit the Temple in Jerusalem.
Bikkurim See moreThe Torah states that the Omer offering (i.e., the first day of counting the Omer) is the first day of the barley harvest. The omer count should … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license What Is Shavuot? - Chabad.org
WebShavuot is a two-day holiday, beginning at sundown following the 5th of Sivan and lasting until nightfall of the 7th of Sivan (June 11-13, 2024). In Israel it is a one-day holiday, ending at nightfall of the 6th of Sivan. In …
BBC - Religions - Judaism: Shavuot
WebMay 18, 2010 · Shavuot is a two-day celebration that falls seven weeks after Passover. It commemorates the giving of the Torah to the Jews on Mount Sinai and involves …
Shavuot 101 | My Jewish Learning
WebShavuot Themes and Theology. By associating an ancient holiday of the grain harvest with the exodus from Egypt, Jewish tradition has imbued Shavuot with religious significance derived from the foundational event …
What Is Shavuot — The Jewish Pentecost? | IFCJ
WebMay 18, 2023 · Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah to Moses at Mount Sinai 50 days after Passover. It is also a harvest festival and a time of spiritual renewal and commitment …
Shavuot - The Holiday of the Giving of the Torah - Chabad.org
WebMay 26, 2012 · Art by Sefira Lightstone. Shavuot 2024 (a two-day holiday, celebrated from sunset on June 11, 2024 until nightfall on June 13, 2024) coincides with the date that G‑d …
Shavuot | Definition, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 24, 2024 · Shavuot, second of the three Pilgrim Festivals of the Jewish religious calendar. It was originally an agricultural festival, marking the beginning of the wheat …
Eleven Shavuot Facts Every Jew Should Know
WebEleven Shavuot Facts Every Jew Should Know. By Yossi Feller. The holiday of Shavuot is a two-day holiday, beginning at sundown of the 5th of Sivan and lasting until nightfall of the 7th of Sivan. (In Israel it is a one …
Shavu'ot - Judaism 101 (JewFAQ)
WebShavu'ot is a two-day holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the harvest of the first fruits. It occurs on the 6th of Sivan, 50 days after Passover, …
Shavuot Customs and Rituals | Reform Judaism
WebLearn how Jews celebrate Shavuot, the holiday of Torah and learning, with various traditions and practices. Find out about the Book of Ruth, Tikkun Leil Shavuot, dairy foods, and more.
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