Shavuot Definition
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah (the Jewish holy book) to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. It is also known as the Festival of Weeks, as it occurs seven weeks after the first day of Passover.
Shavuot is traditionally celebrated by reading the Ten Commandments and other passages from the Torah, as well as by eating dairy foods and participating in other festive activities. It is considered one of the three major pilgrimage festivals in Judaism, along with Passover and Sukkot.
