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About Shavuot

What Is the Meaning of Shavuot?
Definition and Alternative Names
Shavuot means “weeks,” and it refers to the Biblical Holiday celebrated on Sivan 6 (and 7 in the Diaspora) on the anniversary of the giving of the Torah at Sinai.
The Story of Shavuot
The Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai
Additional Names for Shavuot
Another three names for this special holiday -- and their meanings.
Bikkurim: First Fruits
Even important personages, such as the king of Israel, placed baskets on their shoulders and proceeded until the Temple Courtyard.
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