Shavuot, also known as the Festival of the Giving of the Torah, dates from biblical times, and helps to explain the holiday’s name, “Weeks.” The Torah tells us it took forty-nine days for our ancestors to travel from Egypt to the foot of Mount Sinai (the same number of days as the   Counting of the Omer) where they were to receive the Torah. Thus, Leviticus 23:21 commands: “And you shall proclaim that day (the fiftieth day) to be holy” The name Shavuot symbolizes the completion of that seven-week journey.

Customs on Shavuot are the reading of the Book of Ruth, which reminds us that we too can find a continual source of blessing in our tradition. Another tradition includes staying up all night to study Torah and Mishnah, a custom called ,”Tikkun leil Shavuot” which symbolizes our commitment to the Torah, and that we are always ready and awake to receive the Torah. Traditionally, dairy as well as meat dishes are served on this holiday to symbolize the sweetness of the Torah, as well as the “land of milk and honey”.

Shavuot is a time when Jewish families come together to eat, learn, and reaffirm their dedication to the Torah. In this tradition, Park East Kosher will be closed on Tuesday June 7^th before sundown and reopen Friday June 10^th, so put your orders in early.  Chag Sameach!

Michael, Murray, and Staff.

Park East Kosher Butchers and Fine Foods

If you live in any of the areas listed below you will receive your order by one of our refrigerated trucks directly to your door.

Tuesday:
Livingston
Short Hills
West Orange
Englewood

Wednesday:
Great Neck (Before 3pm)

Thursday:
Five Towns
Bergen County
Connecticut
Westchester
Atlantic Beach
Riverdale
Below 50th Street (Before noon/ After 6pm)*

Friday:
Hamptons