SHAVUOT
שבועות« Receiving the Torah as if it were given to us today. »
Next occurrence11 June 2027 – 12 June 2027 · In 273 days
The feast begins the evening before, at sunset.
Shavuot is celebrated for one day in Israel and two days in the Diaspora.
Understanding SHAVUOT
Shavuot recalls the giving of the Torah at Sinai. Study holds a central place in the feast.
A widespread custom is to study through the night; other practices vary between communities.
Traditions
- The giving of the Torah at Sinai.
- Torah study.
- A widespread custom of nightlong study.
- The reading of Ruth, depending on the community.
- The custom of dairy foods, in many traditions.
When a practice varies, it is presented as a custom according to communities, not as a universal obligation.
What this feast teaches us
« The Torah was passed on to us. It is now for us to pass it on in turn. »
Our action
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