Learn new Hebrew Shavuot words and phrases with English & transliterations.
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| Shavuot symbols and traditions | ||
| Seven species | Shivat Haminim | שבעת המינים |
| Cheesecake | Ugat Gvinah | עוגת גבינה |
| Blintzes | Blintchez | בלינצ’ס |
| Dairy products | Motzrei Halav | מוצרי חלב |
| Counting of the Omer (49 days) | Sfirat Ha’Omer | ספירת העומר |
| Hebrew month –Sivan | Sivan | סיון |
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Shavuot Festival Names |
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| Festival of weeks | Chag HaShavuot | חג השבועות |
| Festival of the first fruits | Chag HaBikurim | חג הביקורים |
| Festival of the harvest | Chag HaKatzir | חג הקציר |
| Time of giving the Torah | Zman Matan Torah | זמן מתן תורה |