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…Spirituality HOLIDAY 101 Shavuot The time of the giving of our Torah. Elizabeth Applebaum Special to the Jewish News T he Holiday: Shavuot, or "weeks," in Hebrew, lasts for two days (in most Reform congregations, one day). Shavuot is celebrated on the 6th and 7th of Sivan on the Jewish calendar, which this year falls on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10. Of course, Jewish holidays begin the eve- ning before, so Shavuot actually starts...…
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