Shavuot
Shavuot begins on 6 Sivan after the seven-week Omer count. The Torah presents it as the Festival of Weeks and first fruits; the Talmud associates the day with the giving of the Torah.
Shavuot in the Calendar and Communities
Shavuot is one day in Israel and two in the diaspora. All-night study, Akdamut, reading Ruth, dairy foods, and Yizkor follow differing community customs and are not all practiced everywhere.
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When is the next Shavuot?
The next Israel-calendar occurrence is Friday, June 11, 2027, 6th of Sivan, 5787. Shavuot is one day in Israel and two in the diaspora. All-night study, Akdamut, reading Ruth, dairy foods, and Yizkor follow differing community customs and are not all practiced everywhere.
Where can I begin learning about Shavuot?
Study the Torah's Omer count and festival passage together with the first-fruits section.
What are primary sources for Shavuot?
The Omer count and Festival of Weeks: Leviticus 23:15-21; The festival and its rejoicing: Deuteronomy 16:9-12; The Talmudic association with the giving of the Torah: Pesachim 68b