Shavuot

On Your Mark. Get Set. Grow.

by Unknown
February 22, 2022April 17, 2023
Appointed Times, First Fruits, Matzah (Unleavened Bread), Shavuot

(This article is the beginning of a study series on Shavuot. Day 1 of 50.) Today is First Fruits–day ONE of counting towards Shavuot. Why is Shavuot (Pentecost) so closely connected to the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Matzah)? Good question. I’m happy you asked. Recap: Unleavened Bread is a 7-day… Read More »On Your Mark. Get Set. Grow.

First Fruits 101

by Unknown
February 22, 2022February 27, 2022
Appointed Times, First Fruits, Shavuot

Back when the Torah was originally given, the three Hebrew main-events each year were inseparable from locally grown agriculture. Even as city-folk, we can see the parallels with spiritual fruit which blossom and produce tangible growth in our attitudes and outlook throughout the year. Before jumping into allegory,… Read More »First Fruits 101

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