The holiday Shavuot is known by 4 names you most familiar with, However did you know there is on more name for Shavuot? Hag Habikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruits) Hag Matan Tora (the Festival of the Giving of Our Torah) Atzeret (the Conclusion) Hag Hakatzir (the Feast of the Harvest). Because Shavuot falls … Read more
Shavuot Meaning In Hebrew, “Shavuot” means “weeks,” which is why Shavuot is also known as the Festival of Weeks. Why Celebrating Shavuot? Matan and Dvar Torah Shavuot commemorates the day when according to Jewish tradition, God revealed the entire Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai. That is why the period between Passover and Shavuot is … Read more
Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. This Jewish holiday which commences the Days of Awe, commemorates the creation of the world. Rosh Hashanah Meaning In Hebrew The Hebrew meaning for the Jewish words “Rosh Hashana” is: “Rosh” means Head, and “Hashana” means Year. Most Reform Jews and Jews living in Israel … Read more
