History
Shavuot is known as the festival of what?
the giving of the torah
what is the Torah scroll?
a long scroll containing the five books of Moses
What do they stay up all night doing?
learning and reading the book of ruth.
What was Shavuot originally?
A harvest holiday.
what did the Israelites bring to God during Shavuot?
the first fruits
What is the Bikkurim?
A basket of gold or silver that contained the first harvest of the seven species crops.
What food is mostly involved in their festival meals?
Dairy
Why is there greenery around the festival?
it is a reminder that Mount Sinai was covered in green trees and grass.
when did they bring the first fruits to God?
49 days after Passover
What is the Star of David?
The nation and identity of Jewish people
A Synagogue
Along with sukkot and Passover what is Shavuot apart of?
the Shalosh Regalim (Three Pilgrimage Festivals)