Receiving the Torah

Revelation is the message.

A modern addition to Shavuot

The connections between this story and the spring harvest festival.

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

A time to prepare for receiving the Torah.

The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.

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

The days between Passover and Shavuot are considered a time of mourning.

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