Jewish Holidays

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

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An interpretation of this reading explains why Israel received God's revelation.

Revelation is the message.

A modern addition to Shavuot

The all-nighter is an observance that developed on Shavuot.

A time to prepare for receiving the Torah.

These are traditionally found both in the home and the synagogue.