Festival of Weeks — Chag Hashavuot

Two young girls in a field holding a basket of fruit in front of them.

Today’s phrase, “Festival of Weeks” is related to Shavuot, the Jewish Pentecost. It commemorates the single most important event in Israel’s history: the giving of the Torah and begins at sundown on May 25, ending at sundown on May 27.

English Meaning Festival of Weeks
Hebrew Translation חג השבועות
Theme Jewish Holidays
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