Shavuot

Shavuot — meaning “weeks” in Hebrew — occurs seven weeks after Passover. During Shavuot, Jews celebrate the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai throught extensive study and worship. In biblical times, people would make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem to bring crop offerings.

In modern times, Shavuot is a time when we rededicate ourselves to studying the Torah and living a Jewish life. Some of us stay up all night to study, and often eat sweet treats to stay awake! Many congregations have their confirmation ceremony during Shavuot, tying in the re-commitment of their own study with the milestone of Jewish 10th graders confirming their dedication to live Jewishly.

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