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The highest court in the land stands up to the government policy and second-guesses parliamentary regulations.

The beginnings of this holiday.

New ceremonies and rituals are introduced.

The bread traditionally associated with Shabbat may look different on Shavuot.

The focus is on the Jew's relationship with God and fulfilling God's commandments.

A Sephardic agreement between God and Israel

How the Rabbis brought Sinai and the Torah to the center of what had been a harvest celebration.

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Some of the customs associated with this holiday display remnants of the agricultural tradition.

While some Palestinian intellectuals condemn it, the tactic remains popular in Palestinian society.