Foods
What types of foods are eaten on Shavuot?
Dairy Products
Why do we celebrate Shavuot?
We got the Torah from G-d
What is the Omer? What is the Hebrew meaning of the word?
The Omer is the period between the 2nd Seder and Shavuot.
How many different names are there for Shavuot?
Five, including Shavuot
What colors are worn on Shavuot?
WHITE!
Name 2 Ashkenazi Foods that are commonly eaten at the Shavuot Feast.
Kugel, Blintzes, Bourekas and or Kreplach
What are the three different pilgrimage festivals?
Shavuot, Passover, Sukkot
How many days are in the Omer?
49 days (50 counts too)
What are the biblical names for Shavuot?
“Festival of the Harvest” (Chag Ha-Katzir)
“Day of the First Fruits” (Yom Ha-Bikkruim)
“Atzeret” (conclusion of the festival)
“The season of the giving of the Torah” (Z’man Matan Torateinu)
What is something given to people or used for decorations on Shavuot?
Flowers are given or used for decoration.
What is a common yearlong eaten dessert (that is not of Jewish origin) that is also commonly eaten at Shavuot?
Cheesecakes, Ice Cream…etcetera
What is forbidden to do on Shavuot?
Most Jews don’t work on Shavuot.
When do we start counting the Omer?
After Passover.
What is traditionally read of Shavuot? (Hint: it’s a Megillah)
Book of Ruth
What did G-d emphasize when giving the Jewish people the Torah?
G-d wanted to ensure that the children would learn the Torah and observe the mitzvot. If only the elderly learned, it would soon be forgotten!
Are you allowed to cook on Shavuot?
Yes!
What is the meaning of “Shavuot”?
Shavuot means “weeks” in Hebrew
When do we stop counting the Omer? When does the Omer end?
SHAVUOT!
How are Passover and Shavuot linked?
Passover marks the beginning of the barley harvest and Shavuot is the what harvest
What are the two parts of the Torah that G-d gave the Jewish people?
The oral and written Torah
What are the famous symbols of Shavuot?
The Seven Species
- two grains and five fruits
(Wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranates, olive, gate/honey)
What do some Jews do on Erev Shavuot?
Read the Torah late throughout the night or read Megilat Ruth throughout the night.
What Hebrew month and day is Shavuot?
Sivan 6-7
Is Shavuot a mourning holiday or a happy holiday?
Shavuot is counting from a period of sadness and leads to (Shavuot) a time of joy
How many days is Shavuot?
Shavuot is a two day holiday (except for reform Jews or those living in Israel).