The Akdamut, a poem by Rabbi Meir of Worms, is read during this holiday, on which dairy products are consumed and the Book of Ruth is read.
This holiday was once the first day on which the Bikkurim ceremony could be performed, wherein the seven species would be brought to the temple. The Akdamut, a poem by Rabbi Meir of Worms, is read during this holiday, on which dairy products are consumed and the Book of Ruth is read. This holiday occurs sixteen days after a holiday on which hair is cut and it marks the end of Omer. It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals along with Pesach and Sukkot. For ten points name this Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah to Moses, which falls on the same day as Pentecost and is known as the Feast of Weeks.
This holiday was once the first day on which the Bikkurim ceremony could be performed, wherein the seven species would be brought to the temple.
{Shavuot} or {Shavout} [accept “{Pentecost}” or “{Feast} of {Weeks}” before mention]