Articles related to "Shavuot"
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Important Holiday Traditions of Shavuot
The rabbis said that the holiday of Shavuot was the happiest of all the Jewish holidays - perhaps because Shavuot is actually three important holidays in one.
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Origin of the Jewish Shavuot
The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.
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Traditional Shavuot Recipes
Jewish holiday Shavuot traditions include eating dairy products such as cheesecakes and cream puffs which are grounded in honor of Moses receiving the Torah on Mt. Sinai.
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Cheesecake Ingredients for Shavuot Treats
In 2010 Jews will celebrate Shavuot on 18th May. The festival ends at sunset on 20th May. Cheesecake and dairy foods are traditionally eaten during this festival.
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The Counting of the Omer
The counting of the Omer is a 49-day Jewish liturgical season between Passover and Shavuot. It is a time of spiritual preparation for the revelation of the Torah.
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Jewish Traditions and the Green Holiday
Ecology is a key theme in many of Judaism's ancient holidays - and has become a new inspiration for changing the way Jewish traditions are celebrated.
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Festivals that Mark the Seasons
We may no longer realize it, but many of our celebrations are time-keepers on an old agrarian calendar.
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Uncommon June Holidays and Their Meaning
While winter holidays are well known and wide spread, summer holidays are often overlooked as insignificant. Many interesting and fun holidays occur in the month of June.
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Jewish Holiday Dates for Upcoming School Year
Tests and games often conflict with Jewish holidays. Ideally. parents can give dates to teachers, coaches in the spring, before they complete fall schedules.
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