Pentecost

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Is Shavuot the Jewish Pentecost?

Shavuot goes by many names, but Pentecost is not usually one of them.

What are Other Names for Shavuot?

For a holiday that is only one or two days long, “weeks” seems a strange name.

Shavuot 2026

In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.

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