Pentecost, Shavuot and everything in between - What are these holidays all about?
Mon, May 25
|Virtual Tour Online using zoom
Have you ever wondered what Shavuot is all about? you heard the word Pentecost and imagined the events that took place in Jerusalem thousands of years ago. Join me in exploring these two Jewish and Christian holidays, the connections between them and the events that brought about their celebration.
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May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Virtual Tour Online using zoom
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Exploring Shavuot and Pentecost
Have you ever wondered what Shavuot is all about? Have you ever heard the word Pentecost and imagined the events that took place in Jerusalem thousands of years ago? Join me in exploring these two significant Jewish and Christian holidays, the connections between them, and the events that brought about the celebrations.
Shavuot: The Jewish Festival
Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, is a major Jewish holiday that occurs 50 days after Passover. It marks the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, which is a foundational event in Jewish tradition. The holiday is celebrated with various customs, including:
Reading the Book of Ruth