The holiday of Shavuot begins this Saturday night and concludes on Monday after dark.
Shavuot comes 49 days after the first day of Passover and marks the anniversary of the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, 3,328 years ago. It is observed in the same manner as the other biblical festivals, with candle lighting (times below - be sure to light from an existing flame) at the eve of each of the two days, synagogue services with special Torah readings and festive meals.
Some of the highlights of Shavuot include staying up all night studying Torah on the first night, the reading of the Ten Commandments on the first day and enjoying dairy delights.
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