From Passover to Shavuot
Shavuot follows the seven weeks of the Omer connecting Passover to this festival. It begins on 6 Sivan. It lasts one day in Israel and many Reform communities, and traditionally two in the diaspora. It commemorates the giving of the Torah at Sinai and has roots in the first harvests.
Study, readings and the table
Many communities organize overnight study, called Tikkun Leil Shavuot. Services include reading the Ten Commandments; reading the Book of Ruth is also customary. Dairy foods and flower decorations are widespread traditions, with differences between families and communities.
A possible first step
Choose an introductory talk or a shared reading; you do not need to study all night to get involved. Ask about the language, level and accessibility of activities. If bringing food, check kashrut and allergies: dairy is a custom, and a shared meal can also accommodate people who do not eat it.
Where to get it in Buenos Aires
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See dates in the calendar
Check the dates and confirm times and customs with your community.
See dates in the calendarEditorial approach
This guide summarizes practices that can vary across communities, families, and movements. We compare institutional references from different traditions and avoid presenting one custom as universal.