Yesterday I learned about Shavuot!
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday which takes place 7 weeks after Passover, and commemorates the giving of the Torah to the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai.
It's one of three Jewish Harvest festivals. But the coolest thing about Shavuot in my opinion is the custom of staying up all night to study the Torah.
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday which takes place 7 weeks after Passover, and commemorates the giving of the Torah to the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai.
It's one of three Jewish Harvest festivals. But the coolest thing about Shavuot in my opinion is the custom of staying up all night to study the Torah.
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That is a pretty awesome custom... did you know it's also International Pickle Day? Maybe you can celebrate by eating pickles as you study the Torah all night!
ReplyDeleteYuck, I don't like pickles. I ate some cucumber yesterday, that will have to count for me. Or if it doesn't, you can eat my pickles.
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