Jews of Israel, Ukraine and the whole world celebrate the giving of the Torah and the first harvest

Meaning of Shavuot: the Day of Giving the Torah and the Festival of the First Harvest
Shavuot (Shavuot translates as “weeks”) is one of the three major festivals of the Jewish people, alongside Pesach and Sukkot. It is celebrated on the 50th day after the beginning of the Omer count, this year — June 1, 2025.

The festival marks important events in Jewish history: the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, the first harvest, and the birth and death of King David.

NAnews congratulates everyone on this special day:

Chag Shavuot Sameach!
Origins of the Festival: Connection to Agriculture and the Torah
Historically, Shavuot was linked to the end of the barley harvest and the start of the wheat harvest. In ancient Israel, Jewish farmers brought the first fruits of their gardens to the Temple in Jerusalem — bikkurim, as stated in the Torah (Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Numbers 28:26-31). It was believed that this was the day to thank the Almighty for abundance and the blessings of the harvest.
A Pilgrimage Festival and Folk Traditions
Shavuot is also a pilgrimage festival. In the days of the Temple, Jews would come to Jerusalem to bring the first fruits of their harvest. Today in Israel, this tradition is reflected in kibbutzim and agricultural communities, where fruit festivals are held showcasing fresh produce and local agricultural achievements.

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Bringing the first fruits
In honor of the new harvest, the first fruits (bikkurim) were brought to the Temple.
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