 Shavuot, the Feast of the Weeks, is the Jewish holiday celebrating the harvest season in Israel. Shavuot, which means "weeks", refers to the timing of the festival which is held exactly 7 weeks after Passover.
Shavuot also commemorates the anniversary of the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai.
So here for your entertainment are some fun Holiday things for you and your family.
We've got stories of Shavuot and of Moses and the Israelites. We hope you find something you like!
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Shavuot is celebrated on May 22, 2007*.
*(Begins at sundown)
The Story of Shavuot
The Story of Shavuot and the "Day of the First Fruits"
Legends and Customs of Shavuot
Celebrating Shavuot with the Legends and Customs of the Holiday
Ten Commandments
Shavuot also commemorates the receiving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai
The Yahrzeit Candle / Yizkor Service
4 times a year Jews light a special candle in memory of loved ones who have died. Here is the schedule when to light the candle
When is Shavuot Observed?
Here are the dates for observing Shavuot in 2007-2010.
G-d ! What's up??
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Shavuot Blog Postings
Check out the latest articles and postings about Shavuot (and our other Jewish celebrations) from our holiday blog site - Holiday Rap
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