Traditions
What are three traditions/activities on Shavuot?
Studying Torah late in the night, eating dairy, attending synagogue, reading the book of Ruth
How many days are in the Omer?
49 or 50 days (between Passover and Shavuot)
How many names does Shavuot have?
5 (including Shavuot)
What do we read of Shavuot?
The book of Ruth
What are traditional foods eaten on Shavuot?
Dairy products, burekas, etc.
What are three different names of Shavuot?
Shavuot, Yom Habikurim, Chag HaKatzir, Zeman Mayan Torahteinu, Atzeret,
How to people (traditionally women) bring in Shavuot?
We light the candles to bring in the holiday on both evenings
When does the Omer start (when do we start counting?)
What does Shavuot celebrate?
This holiday celebrates the Jewish people getting the Torah on mount Sinai and the grain harvest for the summer. (One of the pilgrimage festivals)
What is one customary decoration that Jews put in the synagogue or at their house?
Sweet smelling flowers/plants
When do you stop counting the Omer?
Shavuot (49 or 50 days)
What day on the Hebrew calendar is Shavuot?
6th of Sivan
What is forbidden to do on Shavuot?
Shavuot is a holiday on which traditional Jews so not do “work”. Not allowed to use electricity, riding cars, writing, using your phone.
How is Shavuot different from Shabbat?
On Shabbat, you are not allowed to cook or carry, however, you are allowed to on Shavuot
Who are the main people from the Torah who are connected to Shavuot?
Moses- he received the Torah from G-d at Mount Sinai