Printed from
JewishHolmdel.org
Ask the Rabbi
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe to ChabadofValleyStream.com Updates
Contact
Home
About
Sign In
Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel
"Your home for everything Jewish"
About Us
About Our Center
FAQ About Chabad
Social Services
Contact Us
In The Media
Photo Galleries
Support Chabad
The Natenzon Family Community Torah
A Decade of Dedication Gala Dinner
Chanukah 2017
Chanukah Police Appreciation Day
JWC Latke Making
Chanukah 2015
Glow in the dark Chaunkah
Sangria In the Sukkah
Magical Purim in Paris
Chanukah Adult Party
Chanukah in Bubbleland
Jewish Woman's Circle Pre-Passover Cooking Demo
Chanuaka in Candyland & Shloime's Haircutting Ceremony
Shofar Factory 2012
Chanukah In Chocolate Land 2011
JWc Challah baking 2011
Shofar Factory 2011
Model Matzah Bakery
Purim in Israel 2011
Torah Dedication
Chanukah 2010
JWC Shabbat in One Hour
Sushi in the Sukkah
JWC Apple Dishes
Barnes N' Nobles Rosh Hashana storytime
Purim On Fire 2010
Chanukah Ice Menorah lighting
Pizza in the Sukkah
JWC Challah Baking
Shofar Factory
Donate
Planned Giving
About
Us
Jewish Learning Institute
Jewish Women's Circle
Torah & Tea
Adult
Education
Hebrew School
Cteen
Bar & Bat Mitzva Registration Form
Bat Mitzva Club
Brookdale Community College
Hebrew School Registration
Returning Student Registration Form
Cteen Junior Registration
Dates & Rates
Calendar
Curriculum
Aleph Champ
Photos
The Mike Sockol Scholarship Fund
Youth
Shabbat Dinners
Shabbat Services
Mezuzah Campaign
Community
Shavuot
Men's Lag Baomer BBQ
Shavuot
JWC Floral Arrangements
Upcoming
Donate
About
Search
Contact
ב"ה
Jewish Practice
Jewish Holidays
Shavuot 2026
About Shavuot
What Is the Meaning of Shavuot?
Definition and Alternative Names
Shavuot means “weeks,” and it refers to the Biblical Holiday celebrated on Sivan 6 (and 7 in the Diaspora) on the anniversary of the giving of the Torah at Sinai.
5 Comments
The Story of Shavuot
The Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai
By Jacob Isaacs
Preparations
The Revelation at Sinai
Moses Receives the Torah
Shavuot Personalities
King David
Ruth
The Baal Shem Tov
Haftorah Personalities
Additional Names for Shavuot
Another three names for this special holiday -- and their meanings.
7 Comments
Bikkurim:
First Fruits
By Menachem Posner
Even important personages, such as the king of Israel, placed baskets on their shoulders and proceeded until the Temple Courtyard.
6 Comments
Shavuot 2026
What Is Shavuot?
Practical Shavuot
About Shavuot
The Story of Shavuot
Shavuot Personalities
Shavuot Insights
Shavuot Audio and Video
Shavuot Kids Site
Shavuot Recipes
Feature
Shavuot Synagogue Search
Shavuot at Home
Quick Links
Contact
Subscribe
Donate
Programs
Shabbat Services
Adult Education
Hebrew School
Cteen
Holiday Celebrations
Women's Circle