Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Jewish holiday: "Shabuoth" (also commonly spelled Shavuot) is a Jewish holy day that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. It commemorates the giving of the Torah, specifically the Ten Commandments, to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Our community gathers to celebrate Shabuoth each year.
  • The central theme of Shabuoth is the revelation of the law.

Advanced Usage

• "The festival of Shabuoth": A common phrase used to refer to the holiday period.
  • The synagogue is decorated for the festival of Shabuoth.

Variants and Related Words

• Shavuot: The more common modern Hebrew transliteration of the same holiday.
• Feast of Weeks: Another name for Shabuoth, derived from the seven-week counting period (the Omer) that precedes it.
• Pentecost: The Greek name for this festival, used in Hellenistic Judaism and early Christian contexts (where it commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit).

Synonyms

• Feast of Weeks: Emphasizes the timing of the holiday.
• Festival of the Giving of the Torah: Describes the primary event it commemorates.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• "Receiving the Torah on Shabuoth": A standard phrase describing the holiday's significance.
  • We study all night on Shabuoth, symbolizing our readiness to receive the Torah.

Noun

1. (Judaism) Jewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments