"#Shavuot has middle-child syndrome in that it is largely invisible to most liberal #American #Jews. Although it is one of the three major festivals in the #Jewish calendar, #Passover takes top billing in American-Jewish culture. #Sukkot, the other festival, is not nearly as well known as Passover, but there seems to be more awareness of this #holiday in some liberal Jewish communities because of an increased interest in building a #sukkah, the portable backyard structure symbolizing this festival.

But unlike Passover and Sukkot, Shavuot doesn’t have a home-based set of rituals that promotes a wider cultural recognition. Observance of Shavuot largely involves #synagogue services, which can include an all-night study session on the first evening known as the #tikkunleilShavuot.

According to #rabbinic tradition, Shavuot is when God gave #Jews the #Torah."

Supposed to go study at my Rabbi's house but I got Sleaford Mods tickets. We'll see just how late he rolls. 😆

https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/388788/shavuot-the-middle-child-of-jewish-festivals-2/