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.
Another name for Shavuot:
Chag Habikurim,Chag Hakatzir, Yom Habikurim
What color is 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
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 dessert is eaten at Shavuot?
Cheesecakes, Ice Cream
What is forbidden to do on Shavuot?
Most Jews don’t work on Shavuot.
When do we start counting the Omer?
on the 2nd day of Passover.
What is traditionally read of Shavuot? (Hint: it’s a Megillah)
Book of Ruth
How many days is Shavuot in Israel?
1 day
Are you allowed to cook on Shavuot?
Yes!
What is the meaning of “Shavuot”?
Shavuot means “weeks” in Hebrew
What is the 50th day?
SHAVUOT
How are Passover and Shavuot linked?
Passover marks the beginning of the barley harvest and Shavuot is the what harvest
What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?
Either the two tablets or the Torah, depending who you ask.
What are the famous food symbols of Shavuot?
The Seven Species
(Wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranates, olive, gate/honey)
What do some Jews do on Erev Shavuot?
Study Torah late throughout the night or read Megilat Ruth throughout the night.
What Hebrew month is Shavuot?
Sivan
Is Shavuot a mourning holiday or a happy holiday?
Shavuot ends the 49 days of sadness and is a time of joy
How many days is Shavuot?
Shavuot is a two day holiday (except for reform Jews or those living in Israel).