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Category: Shavuot Explainers
An En-Dairying Holiday: The Custom of Enjoying Milk Meals on Shavuot
While the original reason for consuming milk meals on Shavuot has likely been lost, many theories and interpretations remain.
Rabbi Dr. J.B. Sacks
May 10, 2023
Holidays
Observing Shavuot
What is Shavuot about?
Like Sukkot and Passover, Shavuot is a multi-dimensional holiday, embracing profound historical, spiritual, and agricultural aspects.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
April 25, 2022
Shavuot
Shavuot Explainers