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Nota d'ambito

Use for general discussions of Shavuot. Used in conjunction with the index term "customs and observances, Jewish" if the observance of the holiday is discussed. Used in conjunction with the keyword "sense of time: Jewish Holidays" if discussed as the date of an event that occurred while in the camp or while in hiding. (en-US)

Definizione

Also called Pentecost. A holiday commemorating receiving the Torah (Law) at Mt. Sinai and the reaffirmation of the covenant between God and the Jewish people. It is the second of the pilgrimage festivals that marks the beginning of the harvest and an end to counting the Omer (the period of time from Passover to Shavuot). Shavuot is observed by attending synagogue, reading the Book of Ruth, and studying Torah all night. Some communities also have a custom of eating only dairy foods during the first day of the holiday. The prohibitions are similar to those on Shabbat, with the exception of cooking, carrying outside of the prescribed domain, and transferring fire. (en-US)

Fonte

Birnbaum, Philip. A Book of Jewish Concepts. Rev. Ed. New York: Hebrew Publishing Company, 1975. pp. 575-576

Termini più generici

• festività religiose (ebraiche)