Saturday, May 26, 2007

The Miracle of Shavuot (Pentecost), 1967


Yesterday began the observance of the Jewish festival of Shavuot, a holiday with dual significance. The Bible states, “From the day after the Sabbath … count off seven full weeks. Count off fifty days up to the day after the seventh Sabbath, and then present an offering of new grain to the Lord” (Leviticus 23:15-16). Full Story.

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