History/Origins
Shavuot was origianlly this kind of festival.
Harvest
Jewish families go to the synagouge on Shavuot to listen to how many commadments?
10
What book do Jews typically read during Shavuot
Shavuot is one of the three...
Pilgrimage Festivals
Why are dairy products used during Shavuot?
It falls during milking season
The man who Ruth married in her second marriage was named what?
Boaz
How many days after passover is Shavuot celebrated?
49
What are lit candles said to represent during Shavuot?
In what way(s) do Jewish people believe they were like babies when they first recieved the Torah?
They were pure and innocent
Shavuot commemorates the giving of what at what famous location?
The Torah, at Mount Sinai
What are blintzes?
Crepe-like pancakes filled a sweet cheese mixture and topped with berry sauces.
What section of the Hebrew Bible is the Book of Ruth found in?
Writings
The date for the giving of the Torah is on what day of what Hebrew month?
What is the Torah said to be as nourishing as? (2 things)
Milk and Honey
"Tikkun Leil Shavuot" translates to what?
Rectification for Shavuot Night