Hebrew words for Shavuot
- Maamin
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Here we continue exploring the Jewish and biblical festival of Shavuot. Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, is a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar that celebrates the giving of the Torah at the Mount of hosts. During this festive season, Jewish communities around the world participate in various traditions and customs.
Whether you're already familiar with Shavuot or just beginning to explore this holiday, these words will definitely help you gain insight into the rich history and significance of this holiday. Let's dive into the world of Hebrew words and discover this wonderful holiday, Shavuot, together!
Memory game with Hebrew words for Shavuot
Before we look at the words, we'd like to introduce you to our new memory game for these words. This game explains the words from the list. So, no matter how old you are, you can practice the words and learn them so well that you'll never forget them again!
This set of cards is perfect as a gift for Shavuot. Why not surprise someone with this set? Now for the list:
List of 16 words about Shavuot
These are 16 Hebrew terms related to Shavuot. Most appear in the Torah, and some have evolved over time. Why? You'll learn more in another blog post on this website. How many of these words do you already know?
German | Hebrew transliteration | Hebrew |
|---|---|---|
The Counting of the Omer | sfirat ha'omer | סְפִירַת הָעֹמֶר |
the scroll of Ruth | Megillat rut | מְגִלַּת רוּת |
The 10 words | Asseret Ha'dibrot | עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת |
Feast of the Reception of the Torah | Chag Matan Torah | חַג מַתַּן תּוֹרָה |
Shavuot Learning Night | Tikkun Leyl Shavuot | תִּקּוּן לֵיל שָׁבוּעוֹת |
The weekly festival | Chag Hashavuot | חַג הַשָּׁבוּעוֹת |
Solemn assembly | atzeret | עצרת |
Harvest Festival | chag ha'katzir | חַג הַקָּצִיר |
Mount Sinai | has sinai | הַר סִינַי |
sheaf | omer | עֹמֶר |
Week/Weeks | Shavua / Shavuot | שָׁבוּעַ / שָׁבוּעוֹת |
The Tables of the covenant | luchot ha'brit | לוּחוֹת הַבְּרִית |
First fruits | bikurim | בִּכּוּרִים |
cast calf | egel massecha | עֵגֶל מַסֵּכָה |
Jewish pancake | blintze | בְּלִינְצֵע |
cheesecake | ugat gvina | עוּגַת גְּבִינָה |
What do these terms mean, and what do they have to do with the biblical Feast of Weeks, Shavuot? Find out in this memory game!
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