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What does Shavuot celebrate?
The Giving of the Torah to Moses & the Israelites.
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Which culture celebrates Shavuot?
Jewish culture
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Why do Jewish people celebrate Shavuot?
Because that is when the Jews got the Torah from God at Mount Sinai. The observance of Shavuot is a Torah-mitzva (Leviticus ch.23, Deuteronomy ch.16).
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What is Shavuot?
A feast held on the sixth and seventh days of Sivan in commemoration of the revelation of the Law on Mount Sinai and the celebration of the wheat festival in ancient times
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When is Shavuot?
Shavuot is on the 6th day of Sivan (of the Jewish lunar calendar). Within Israel, the holiday is celebrated for 1 day. Outside of Israel, the holiday is celebrated for 2 days (that is, on the 6th and...