Shavuot

Is Shavuot One or Two Days Long?

The answer depends on where you live.

Shavuot 2023

In 2023, this holiday begins at sunset on May 25.

What Happens on Shavuot?

Rituals for the holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Torah.

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Summary

In this Torah portion, God describes the service of the Gershon family of Levites. The laws relating to the suspected adulteress and the nazirite are given. God tells Moses and Aaron the priestly blessing. The heads of tribes bring gifts to the Tabernacle.

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Parashat Nasso

Numbers 4:21 - 7:89

Judges 13:2 - 13:25

Parashat Nasso: Getting the Message

Two linguistic features of this Torah portion remind us of the need to speak carefully even when our message is true.

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