Shavuot: Feast of Weeks

This Jewish holiday begins at sunset tonight, and commemorates the revelation of the Torah on Mt. Sinai to the Jewish people. It is celebrated seven weeks following the second Passover seder.

Traditional customs of Shavuot include:

• Staying up all night to study Jewish texts in what is called a tikkun.

• Reading the Book of Ruth

• Eating dairy products

• Decorating the home and synagogue with flowers

Chag Sameach!

ameach!

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