Shavuot

Hebrew name means: Weeks

The Hebrew name means “weeks” and celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. During the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, it was an agricultural holiday and farmers offered the first fruits of their four year old trees. In honor of the Torah, a timeless and sacred source of wisdom, it is customary on Shavuot to study through the night. While some study traditional texts, others use contemporary texts comprised of literature, art, film and the like. Because the Torah speak of Israel as the “Land of Milk and Honey,” it is customary to eat diary foods. We greet one another by saying Chag Sameach.

2023 Dates

Begins the evening of Tuesday, June 11