Jews around the world celebrate Shavuot in honor of one of the most important events in history – the Sinai Revelation, during which G-d gave the Jews the Torah and the Ten Commandments, which became the moral and ethical foundation of all human civilization. This year, the holiday will last from the evening of May 21 to the evening of May 23.

Seven weeks after the Exodus from Egypt, on the 6th of Sivan according to the Jewish calendar, the Jews came to Mount Sinai. During these days, a treaty was concluded with the Almighty there, which contained the condition that the Jews would fulfill the commandments and spread knowledge throughout the world. On the mountain, people received the Torah as a gift, which remains the main Book of the people of Israel to this day.

On the first night of the holiday, it is customary to stay up all night and study the Torah. Before the celebration begins, houses and synagogues are decorated with greenery, flowers and tree branches, children give each other baskets of fruit.

Young children begin to learn the Torah on Shavuot, the day it was given to Israel. Early in the morning, the children are taken to the synagogue. There they bring a board with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet written on it, as well as the words: “Moses commanded us the Torah,” “The Torah is our faith.”

It is customary to bring olives, dates, figs, and grapes to the synagogue for the holiday. Traditionally, a bread offering is brought - each family must bake two loaves of bread according to a special recipe and bring them to the synagogue. The festive table on this day consists of berries and fruits, dairy products, and honey.

The main event of the holiday is the hearing of the Ten Commandments while reading the Torah scroll. They are listened to standing, as if reliving the moment that the Jews first experienced near Mount Sinai.

On the great holiday of Shavuot, we congratulate everyone and wish them a happy life without obstacles and enemies! We wish them good deeds and good goals, a joyful and bright mood, the generous gifts of nature and a rich table, pure love and respect.

Hag Shavuot Sameach! Happy Shavuot!